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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.48, 483.98 and 306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.48, 483.98 and 306.11 is: 422.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.48 : 483.98 = 306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.48/483.98 = 306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.48x = 483.98 × 306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.48x = 148,147.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,147.17/350.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.70

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