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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.30, 521.22 and 299.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.30, 521.22 and 299.11 is: 448.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.30 : 521.22 = 299.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.30/521.22 = 299.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.30x = 521.22 × 299.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.30x = 155,902.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,902.11/347.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.90

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