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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.66, 517.04 and 310.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.66, 517.04 and 310.23 is: 465.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.66 : 517.04 = 310.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.66/517.04 = 310.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.66x = 517.04 × 310.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.66x = 160,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,399.77/344.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.39

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