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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.81, 518.69 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.81, 518.69 and 301.86 is: 451.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.81 : 518.69 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.81/518.69 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.81x = 518.69 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.81x = 156,569.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,569.17/346.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.46

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