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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.32, 480.96 and 308.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.32, 480.96 and 308.01 is: 424.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.32 : 480.96 = 308.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.32/480.96 = 308.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.32x = 480.96 × 308.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.32x = 148,140.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,140.49/349.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.08

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