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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.67, 485.46 and 315.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.67, 485.46 and 315.22 is: 435.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.67 : 485.46 = 315.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.67/485.46 = 315.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.67x = 485.46 × 315.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.67x = 153,026.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,026.70/351.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.14

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