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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.37, 479.73 and 311.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.37, 479.73 and 311.52 is: 428.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.37 : 479.73 = 311.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.37/479.73 = 311.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.37x = 479.73 × 311.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.37x = 149,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,445.49/348.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.98

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