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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.80, 485.88 and 302.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.80, 485.88 and 302.48 is: 417.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.80 : 485.88 = 302.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.80/485.88 = 302.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.80x = 485.88 × 302.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.80x = 146,968.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,968.98/351.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.76

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