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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.44, 531.65 and 308.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.44, 531.65 and 308.82 is: 463.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.44 : 531.65 = 308.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.44/531.65 = 308.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.44x = 531.65 × 308.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.44x = 164,181.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,181.49/354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.22

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