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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.46, 519.68 and 308.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.46, 519.68 and 308.29 is: 462.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.46 : 519.68 = 308.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.46/519.68 = 308.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.46x = 519.68 × 308.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.46x = 160,212.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,212.15/346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.43

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