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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.17, 479.84 and 315.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.17, 479.84 and 315.14 is: 434.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.17 : 479.84 = 315.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.17/479.84 = 315.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.17x = 479.84 × 315.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.17x = 151,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,212.80/348.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.31

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