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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.16, 476.58 and 319.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.16, 476.58 and 319.24 is: 440.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.16 : 476.58 = 319.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.16/476.58 = 319.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.16x = 476.58 × 319.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.16x = 152,143.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,143.40/345.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.79

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