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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.30, 518.25 and 331.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.30, 518.25 and 331.95 is: 496.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.30 : 518.25 = 331.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.30/518.25 = 331.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.30x = 518.25 × 331.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.30x = 172,033.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,033.09/346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.77

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