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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.16, 521.62 and 310.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.16, 521.62 and 310.50 is: 465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.16 : 521.62 = 310.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.16/521.62 = 310.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.16x = 521.62 × 310.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.16x = 161,963.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,963.01/348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.20

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