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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.35, 488.48 and 304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.35, 488.48 and 304.32 is: 419.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.35 : 488.48 = 304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.35/488.48 = 304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.35x = 488.48 × 304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.35x = 148,652.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,652.71/354.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.51

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