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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.02, 487.22 and 299.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.02, 487.22 and 299.48 is: 412.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.02 : 487.22 = 299.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.02/487.22 = 299.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.02x = 487.22 × 299.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.02x = 145,912.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,912.65/354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.16

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