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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.22, 518.60 and 334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.22, 518.60 and 334 is: 500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.22 : 518.60 = 334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.22/518.60 = 334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.22x = 518.60 × 334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.22x = 173,212.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,212.40/346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.30

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