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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.36, 488.67 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.36, 488.67 and 315.12 is: 434.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.36 : 488.67 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.36/488.67 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.36x = 488.67 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.36x = 153,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,989.69/354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.56

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