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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.62, 480.16 and 316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.62, 480.16 and 316.56 is: 437.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.62 : 480.16 = 316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.62/480.16 = 316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.62x = 480.16 × 316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.62x = 151,999.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,999.45/347.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.26

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