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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.36, 518.30 and 308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.36, 518.30 and 308.18 is: 459.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.36 : 518.30 = 308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.36/518.30 = 308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.36x = 518.30 × 308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.36x = 159,729.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,729.69/347.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.84

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