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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.28, 476.36 and 315.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.28, 476.36 and 315.04 is: 434.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.28 : 476.36 = 315.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.28/476.36 = 315.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.28x = 476.36 × 315.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.28x = 150,072.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,072.45/345.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.64

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