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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.60, 482.82 and 301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.60, 482.82 and 301.48 is: 415.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.60 : 482.82 = 301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.60/482.82 = 301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.60x = 482.82 × 301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.60x = 145,560.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,560.57/350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.18

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