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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.10, 486.11 and 313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.10, 486.11 and 313.18 is: 432.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.10 : 486.11 = 313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.10/486.11 = 313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.10x = 486.11 × 313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.10x = 152,235.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,235.93/352.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.37

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