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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.22, 482.16 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.22, 482.16 and 304.20 is: 418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.22 : 482.16 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.22/482.16 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.22x = 482.16 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.22x = 146,673.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,673.07/350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.80

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