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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.09, 534.08 and 312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.09, 534.08 and 312.14 is: 466.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.09 : 534.08 = 312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.09/534.08 = 312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.09x = 534.08 × 312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.09x = 166,703.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,703.50/357.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.84

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