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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.60, 481.44 and 300.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.60, 481.44 and 300.48 is: 413.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.60 : 481.44 = 300.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.60/481.44 = 300.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.60x = 481.44 × 300.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.60x = 144,663.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,663.09/349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.80

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