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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.74, 482.40 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.74, 482.40 and 308.25 is: 425.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.74 : 482.40 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.74/482.40 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.74x = 482.40 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.74x = 148,699.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,699.80/349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.17

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