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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.66, 481.03 and 302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.66, 481.03 and 302.68 is: 416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.66 : 481.03 = 302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.66/481.03 = 302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.66x = 481.03 × 302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.66x = 145,598.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,598.16/349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.40

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