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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.30, 521.91 and 309.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.30, 521.91 and 309.42 is: 463.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.30 : 521.91 = 309.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.30/521.91 = 309.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.30x = 521.91 × 309.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.30x = 161,489.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,489.39/348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.65

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