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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.44, 467.52 and 313.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.44, 467.52 and 313.46 is: 431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.44 : 467.52 = 313.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.44/467.52 = 313.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.44x = 467.52 × 313.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.44x = 146,548.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,548.82/339.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.74

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