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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.34, 520.37 and 309.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.34, 520.37 and 309.23 is: 463.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.34 : 520.37 = 309.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.34/520.37 = 309.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.34x = 520.37 × 309.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.34x = 160,909.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,909.87/347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.26

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