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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.12, 492.48 and 310.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.12, 492.48 and 310.32 is: 427.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.12 : 492.48 = 310.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.12/492.48 = 310.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.12x = 492.48 × 310.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.12x = 152,826.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,826.39/357.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.94

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