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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.80, 518.68 and 308.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.80, 518.68 and 308.54 is: 461.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.80 : 518.68 = 308.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.80/518.68 = 308.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.80x = 518.68 × 308.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.80x = 160,033.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,033.53/346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.46

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