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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.24, 479.29 and 316.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.24, 479.29 and 316.42 is: 434.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.24 : 479.29 = 316.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.24/479.29 = 316.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.24x = 479.29 × 316.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.24x = 151,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,655.36/349.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.24

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