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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.98, 483.35 and 272.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.98, 483.35 and 272.23 is: 375.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.98 : 483.35 = 272.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.98/483.35 = 272.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.98x = 483.35 × 272.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.98x = 131,580.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,580.48/349.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.97

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