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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.14, 522.52 and 309.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.14, 522.52 and 309.56 is: 464.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.14 : 522.52 = 309.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.14/522.52 = 309.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.14x = 522.52 × 309.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.14x = 161,751.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,751.29/348.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.62

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