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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.16, 488.04 and 304.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.16, 488.04 and 304.84 is: 420.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.16 : 488.04 = 304.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.16/488.04 = 304.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.16x = 488.04 × 304.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.16x = 148,774.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,774.11/354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.08

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