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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.15, 488.39 and 314.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.15, 488.39 and 314.82 is: 434.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.15 : 488.39 = 314.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.15/488.39 = 314.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.15x = 488.39 × 314.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.15x = 153,753.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,753.37/354.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.15

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