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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.10, 518.32 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.10, 518.32 and 301.56 is: 450.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.10 : 518.32 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.10/518.32 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.10x = 518.32 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.10x = 156,304.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,304.58/347.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.32

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