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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.29, 480.47 and 307.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.29, 480.47 and 307.58 is: 423.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.29 : 480.47 = 307.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.29/480.47 = 307.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.29x = 480.47 × 307.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.29x = 147,779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,779.02/349.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.08

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