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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.33, 482.40 and 299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.33, 482.40 and 299.92 is: 414.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.33 : 482.40 = 299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.33/482.40 = 299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.33x = 482.40 × 299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.33x = 144,681.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,681.41/349.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.17

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