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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.20, 531.12 and 314.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.20, 531.12 and 314.40 is: 474.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.20 : 531.12 = 314.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.20/531.12 = 314.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.20x = 531.12 × 314.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.20x = 166,984.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,984.13/352.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.12

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