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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.48, 485.24 and 314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.48, 485.24 and 314.55 is: 434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.48 : 485.24 = 314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.48/485.24 = 314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.48x = 485.24 × 314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.48x = 152,630.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,630.67/351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.25

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