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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.18, 481.50 and 302.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.18, 481.50 and 302.52 is: 417.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.18 : 481.50 = 302.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.18/481.50 = 302.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.18x = 481.50 × 302.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.18x = 145,663.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,663.38/349.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.16

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