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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350.26, 483.58 and 315.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350.26, 483.58 and 315.18 is: 435.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350.26 : 483.58 = 315.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350.26/483.58 = 315.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350.26x = 483.58 × 315.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350.26x = 152,414.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,414.74/350.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.15

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