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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.50, 514.07 and 308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.50, 514.07 and 308.08 is: 459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.50 : 514.07 = 308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.50/514.07 = 308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.50x = 514.07 × 308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.50x = 158,374.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,374.69/344.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.72

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