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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.77, 481.58 and 297.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.77, 481.58 and 297.21 is: 409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.77 : 481.58 = 297.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.77/481.58 = 297.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.77x = 481.58 × 297.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.77x = 143,128.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,128.91/349.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.21

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