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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.23, 486.27 and 315.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.23, 486.27 and 315.30 is: 435.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.23 : 486.27 = 315.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.23/486.27 = 315.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.23x = 486.27 × 315.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.23x = 153,320.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,320.93/352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.29

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