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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.04, 518.12 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.04, 518.12 and 302.28 is: 452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.04 : 518.12 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.04/518.12 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.04x = 518.12 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.04x = 156,617.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,617.31/346.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.60

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