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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.50, 521.72 and 309.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.50, 521.72 and 309.22 is: 464.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.50 : 521.72 = 309.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.50/521.72 = 309.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.50x = 521.72 × 309.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.50x = 161,329.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,329.24/347.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.26

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