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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.16, 520.32 and 301.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.16, 520.32 and 301.08 is: 452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.16 : 520.32 = 301.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.16/520.32 = 301.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.16x = 520.32 × 301.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.16x = 156,657.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,657.95/346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.56

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