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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.20, 534.30 and 315.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.20, 534.30 and 315.40 is: 473.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.20 : 534.30 = 315.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.20/534.30 = 315.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.20x = 534.30 × 315.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.20x = 168,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,518.22/356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.10

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