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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.80, 520.56 and 332.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.80, 520.56 and 332.22 is: 498.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.80 : 520.56 = 332.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.80/520.56 = 332.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.80x = 520.56 × 332.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.80x = 172,940.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,940.44/346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.67

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