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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.14, 484.91 and 318.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.14, 484.91 and 318.33 is: 439.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.14 : 484.91 = 318.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.14/484.91 = 318.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.14x = 484.91 × 318.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.14x = 154,359.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,359.81/351.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.60

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