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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.16, 482.04 and 319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.16, 482.04 and 319.20 is: 439.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.16 : 482.04 = 319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.16/482.04 = 319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.16x = 482.04 × 319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.16x = 153,867.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,867.17/350.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.42

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