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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.12, 483.12 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.12, 483.12 and 307.56 is: 423.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.12 : 483.12 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.12/483.12 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.12x = 483.12 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.12x = 148,588.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,588.39/351.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.18

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