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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.38, 482.22 and 291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.38, 482.22 and 291.06 is: 401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.38 : 482.22 = 291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.38/482.22 = 291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.38x = 482.22 × 291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.38x = 140,354.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,354.95/349.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.73

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