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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.68, 516.62 and 306.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.68, 516.62 and 306.23 is: 459.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.68 : 516.62 = 306.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.68/516.62 = 306.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.68x = 516.62 × 306.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.68x = 158,206.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,206.60/344.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.00

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