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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.41, 520.16 and 306.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.41, 520.16 and 306.18 is: 459.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.41 : 520.16 = 306.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.41/520.16 = 306.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.41x = 520.16 × 306.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.41x = 159,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,261.06/346.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.75

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