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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.52, 488.30 and 312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.52, 488.30 and 312.20 is: 431.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.52 : 488.30 = 312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.52/488.30 = 312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.52x = 488.30 × 312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.52x = 152,447.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,447.26/353.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.23

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