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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.19, 492.81 and 313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.19, 492.81 and 313.30 is: 432.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.19 : 492.81 = 313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.19/492.81 = 313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.19x = 492.81 × 313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.19x = 154,397.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,397.37/357.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.26

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