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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 347.85, 521.33 and 311.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 347.85, 521.33 and 311.09 is: 466.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347.85 : 521.33 = 311.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347.85/521.33 = 311.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347.85x = 521.33 × 311.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347.85x = 162,176.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,176.39/347.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.23

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