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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.46, 483.30 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.46, 483.30 and 306.72 is: 422.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.46 : 483.30 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.46/483.30 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.46x = 483.30 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.46x = 148,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,237.78/350.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.98

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