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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.34, 479.61 and 315.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.34, 479.61 and 315.94 is: 435.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.34 : 479.61 = 315.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.34/479.61 = 315.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.34x = 479.61 × 315.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.34x = 151,527.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,527.98/348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.00

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