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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.60, 519.72 and 308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.60, 519.72 and 308.20 is: 462.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.60 : 519.72 = 308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.60/519.72 = 308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.60x = 519.72 × 308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.60x = 160,177.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,177.70/346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.14

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