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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.91, 485.16 and 341.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.91, 485.16 and 341.15 is: 470.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.91 : 485.16 = 341.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.91/485.16 = 341.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.91x = 485.16 × 341.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.91x = 165,508.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,508.63/351.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.31

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