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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 490.88 and 312.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 490.88 and 312.16 is: 430.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 490.88 = 312.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/490.88 = 312.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 490.88 × 312.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 153,233.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,233.10/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.82

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