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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.30, 581.50 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.30, 581.50 and 348.48 is: 479.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.30 : 581.50 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.30/581.50 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.30x = 581.50 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.30x = 202,641.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,641.12/422.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.85

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