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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.48, 534.66 and 312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.48, 534.66 and 312.28 is: 469.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.48 : 534.66 = 312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.48/534.66 = 312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.48x = 534.66 × 312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.48x = 166,963.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,963.62/355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.69

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