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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.20, 481.62 and 316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.20, 481.62 and 316.44 is: 436.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.20 : 481.62 = 316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.20/481.62 = 316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.20x = 481.62 × 316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.20x = 152,403.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,403.83/349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.44

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