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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.51, 482.13 and 311.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.51, 482.13 and 311.62 is: 429.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.51 : 482.13 = 311.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.51/482.13 = 311.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.51x = 482.13 × 311.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.51x = 150,241.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,241.35/349.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.86

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