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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.23, 487.65 and 316.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.23, 487.65 and 316.30 is: 436.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.23 : 487.65 = 316.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.23/487.65 = 316.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.23x = 487.65 × 316.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.23x = 154,243.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,243.70/353.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.67

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