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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.30, 519.72 and 298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.30, 519.72 and 298.11 is: 447.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.30 : 519.72 = 298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.30/519.72 = 298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.30x = 519.72 × 298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.30x = 154,933.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,933.73/346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.40

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