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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348, 479.88 and 313.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348, 479.88 and 313.08 is: 431.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348 : 479.88 = 313.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348/479.88 = 313.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348x = 479.88 × 313.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348x = 150,240.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,240.83/348
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.73

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