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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.65, 481.92 and 316.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.65, 481.92 and 316.65 is: 436.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.65 : 481.92 = 316.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.65/481.92 = 316.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.65x = 481.92 × 316.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.65x = 152,599.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,599.97/349.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.44

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