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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.84, 489.18 and 308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.84, 489.18 and 308.13 is: 424.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.84 : 489.18 = 308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.84/489.18 = 308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.84x = 489.18 × 308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.84x = 150,731.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,731.03/354.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.79

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