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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.35, 522.54 and 308.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.35, 522.54 and 308.27 is: 462.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.35 : 522.54 = 308.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.35/522.54 = 308.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.35x = 522.54 × 308.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.35x = 161,081.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,081.86/348.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.41

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