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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.83, 481.53 and 303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.83, 481.53 and 303.03 is: 417.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.83 : 481.53 = 303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.83/481.53 = 303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.83x = 481.53 × 303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.83x = 145,918.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,918.04/349.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.11

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