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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.52, 518.78 and 322.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.52, 518.78 and 322.19 is: 482.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.52 : 518.78 = 322.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.52/518.78 = 322.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.52x = 518.78 × 322.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.52x = 167,148.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,148.15/346.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.36

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