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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.96, 515.94 and 303.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.96, 515.94 and 303.46 is: 455.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.96 : 515.94 = 303.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.96/515.94 = 303.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.96x = 515.94 × 303.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.96x = 156,567.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,567.15/343.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.19

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