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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.29, 481.84 and 308.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.29, 481.84 and 308.58 is: 424.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.29 : 481.84 = 308.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.29/481.84 = 308.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.29x = 481.84 × 308.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.29x = 148,686.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,686.19/350.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.47

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