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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.65, 532.23 and 314.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.65, 532.23 and 314.34 is: 470.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.65 : 532.23 = 314.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.65/532.23 = 314.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.65x = 532.23 × 314.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.65x = 167,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,301.18/355.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.41

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