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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.33, 482.90 and 308.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.33, 482.90 and 308.81 is: 425.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.33 : 482.90 = 308.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.33/482.90 = 308.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.33x = 482.90 × 308.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.33x = 149,124.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,124.01/350.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.67

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