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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.74, 488.32 and 307.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.74, 488.32 and 307.46 is: 423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.74 : 488.32 = 307.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.74/488.32 = 307.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.74x = 488.32 × 307.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.74x = 150,134.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,134.89/354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.23

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