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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.96, 482.88 and 304.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.96, 482.88 and 304.18 is: 418.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.96 : 482.88 = 304.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.96/482.88 = 304.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.96x = 482.88 × 304.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.96x = 146,882.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,882.44/350.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.52

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