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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.64, 521.32 and 315.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.64, 521.32 and 315.20 is: 474.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.64 : 521.32 = 315.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.64/521.32 = 315.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.64x = 521.32 × 315.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.64x = 164,320.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,320.06/346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.04

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