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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.36, 488.03 and 305.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.36, 488.03 and 305.22 is: 420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.36 : 488.03 = 305.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.36/488.03 = 305.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.36x = 488.03 × 305.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.36x = 148,954.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,954.84/354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.35

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