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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.95, 475.16 and 318.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.95, 475.16 and 318.03 is: 439.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.95 : 475.16 = 318.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.95/475.16 = 318.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.95x = 475.16 × 318.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.95x = 151,113.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,113.54/343.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.35

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