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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.95, 484.52 and 308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.95, 484.52 and 308.21 is: 424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.95 : 484.52 = 308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.95/484.52 = 308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.95x = 484.52 × 308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.95x = 149,329.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,329.95/351.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.30

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