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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 516.96 and 298.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 516.96 and 298.17 is: 444.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 516.96 = 298.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/516.96 = 298.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 516.96 × 298.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 154,141.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,141.96/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.62

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