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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.68, 492.26 and 313.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.68, 492.26 and 313.16 is: 432.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.68 : 492.26 = 313.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.68/492.26 = 313.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.68x = 492.26 × 313.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.68x = 154,156.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,156.14/356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.20

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