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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.06, 516.55 and 305.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.06, 516.55 and 305.05 is: 455.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.06 : 516.55 = 305.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.06/516.55 = 305.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.06x = 516.55 × 305.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.06x = 157,571.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,571.52/346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.33

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