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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.50, 480.69 and 307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.50, 480.69 and 307.92 is: 423.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.50 : 480.69 = 307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.50/480.69 = 307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.50x = 480.69 × 307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.50x = 148,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,014.06/349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.50

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