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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.56, 481.35 and 297.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.56, 481.35 and 297.18 is: 409.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.56 : 481.35 = 297.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.56/481.35 = 297.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.56x = 481.35 × 297.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.56x = 143,047.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,047.59/349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.22

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