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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.15, 481.77 and 303.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.15, 481.77 and 303.35 is: 417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.15 : 481.77 = 303.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.15/481.77 = 303.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.15x = 481.77 × 303.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.15x = 146,142.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,142.52/350.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.38

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