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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.49, 481.92 and 297.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.49, 481.92 and 297.21 is: 409.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.49 : 481.92 = 297.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.49/481.92 = 297.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.49x = 481.92 × 297.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.49x = 143,231.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,231.44/349.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.83

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