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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.75, 522.18 and 301.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.75, 522.18 and 301.65 is: 454.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.75 : 522.18 = 301.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.75/522.18 = 301.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.75x = 522.18 × 301.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.75x = 157,512.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,512.99/346.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.25

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