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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.81, 481.88 and 299.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.81, 481.88 and 299.86 is: 413.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.81 : 481.88 = 299.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.81/481.88 = 299.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.81x = 481.88 × 299.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.81x = 144,494.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,494.40/349.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.06

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