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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.99, 481.35 and 313.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.99, 481.35 and 313.95 is: 433.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.99 : 481.35 = 313.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.99/481.35 = 313.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.99x = 481.35 × 313.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.99x = 151,119.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,119.83/348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.02

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