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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.30, 518.02 and 315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.30, 518.02 and 315.88 is: 472.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.30 : 518.02 = 315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.30/518.02 = 315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.30x = 518.02 × 315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.30x = 163,633.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,633.88/346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.53

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