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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.97, 519.84 and 303.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.97, 519.84 and 303.23 is: 454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.97 : 519.84 = 303.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.97/519.84 = 303.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.97x = 519.84 × 303.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.97x = 157,628.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,628.48/346.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.31

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