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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.04, 518.34 and 322.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.04, 518.34 and 322.36 is: 482.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.04 : 518.34 = 322.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.04/518.34 = 322.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.04x = 518.34 × 322.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.04x = 167,092.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,092.08/346.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.87

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