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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.34, 521.87 and 310.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.34, 521.87 and 310.23 is: 464.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.34 : 521.87 = 310.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.34/521.87 = 310.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.34x = 521.87 × 310.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.34x = 161,895.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,895.57/348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.76

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