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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.68, 482.88 and 306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.68, 482.88 and 306.76 is: 422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.68 : 482.88 = 306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.68/482.88 = 306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.68x = 482.88 × 306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.68x = 148,128.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,128.27/350.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.40

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