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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.30, 485.07 and 308.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.30, 485.07 and 308.10 is: 425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.30 : 485.07 = 308.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.30/485.07 = 308.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.30x = 485.07 × 308.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.30x = 149,450.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,450.07/351.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.42

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