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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.24, 521.88 and 309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.24, 521.88 and 309.36 is: 463.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.24 : 521.88 = 309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.24/521.88 = 309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.24x = 521.88 × 309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.24x = 161,448.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,448.80/348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.61

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