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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.22, 480.38 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.22, 480.38 and 309.26 is: 425.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.22 : 480.38 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.22/480.38 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.22x = 480.38 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.22x = 148,562.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,562.32/349.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.41

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