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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.03, 479.88 and 311.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.03, 479.88 and 311.34 is: 428.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.03 : 479.88 = 311.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.03/479.88 = 311.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.03x = 479.88 × 311.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.03x = 149,408.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,408.51/349.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.06

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