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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.48, 533.16 and 311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.48, 533.16 and 311.28 is: 468.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.48 : 533.16 = 311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.48/533.16 = 311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.48x = 533.16 × 311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.48x = 165,962.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,962.04/354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.18

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