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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.30, 486 and 305.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.30, 486 and 305.61 is: 421.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.30 : 486 = 305.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.30/486 = 305.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.30x = 486 × 305.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.30x = 148,524.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,524.64/352.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.59

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