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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.02, 531.36 and 315.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.02, 531.36 and 315.23 is: 473.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.02 : 531.36 = 315.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.02/531.36 = 315.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.02x = 531.36 × 315.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.02x = 167,497.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,497.96/354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.14

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