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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.82, 476.30 and 319.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.82, 476.30 and 319.86 is: 440.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.82 : 476.30 = 319.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.82/476.30 = 319.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.82x = 476.30 × 319.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.82x = 152,349.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,349.32/345.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.55

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