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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.68, 484.26 and 307.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.68, 484.26 and 307.76 is: 423.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.68 : 484.26 = 307.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.68/484.26 = 307.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.68x = 484.26 × 307.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.68x = 149,035.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,035.86/351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.78

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