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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.36, 481.82 and 297.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.36, 481.82 and 297.08 is: 409.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.36 : 481.82 = 297.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.36/481.82 = 297.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.36x = 481.82 × 297.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.36x = 143,138.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,138.15/349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.71

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