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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.22, 486.27 and 303.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.22, 486.27 and 303.90 is: 418.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.22 : 486.27 = 303.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.22/486.27 = 303.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.22x = 486.27 × 303.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.22x = 147,777.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,777.45/353.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.37

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