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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.21, 482.27 and 302.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.21, 482.27 and 302.36 is: 417.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.21 : 482.27 = 302.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.21/482.27 = 302.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.21x = 482.27 × 302.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.21x = 145,819.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,819.16/349.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.57

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