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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.23, 518.83 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.23, 518.83 and 296.52 is: 444.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.23 : 518.83 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.23/518.83 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.23x = 518.83 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.23x = 153,843.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,843.47/346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.34

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