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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.38, 484.71 and 316.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.38, 484.71 and 316.15 is: 436.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.38 : 484.71 = 316.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.38/484.71 = 316.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.38x = 484.71 × 316.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.38x = 153,238.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,238.64/351.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.11

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