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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.48, 521.82 and 308.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.48, 521.82 and 308.53 is: 463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.48 : 521.82 = 308.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.48/521.82 = 308.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.48x = 521.82 × 308.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.48x = 160,994.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,994.41/347.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.32

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