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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 518.48 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 518.48 and 308.43 is: 461.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 518.48 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/518.48 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 518.48 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 159,914.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,914.79/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.27

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