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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.09, 481.98 and 303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.09, 481.98 and 303.32 is: 417.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.09 : 481.98 = 303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.09/481.98 = 303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.09x = 481.98 × 303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.09x = 146,190.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,190.25/350.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.58

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