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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.84, 480.30 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.84, 480.30 and 316.44 is: 435.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.84 : 480.30 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.84/480.30 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.84x = 480.30 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.84x = 151,986.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,986.13/348.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.69

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