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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.92, 491.88 and 301.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.92, 491.88 and 301.48 is: 415.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.92 : 491.88 = 301.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.92/491.88 = 301.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.92x = 491.88 × 301.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.92x = 148,291.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,291.98/356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.48

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