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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.40, 483.12 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.40, 483.12 and 305.96 is: 421.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.40 : 483.12 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.40/483.12 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.40x = 483.12 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.40x = 147,815.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,815.40/350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.85

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