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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.50, 521.73 and 311.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.50, 521.73 and 311.45 is: 466.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.50 : 521.73 = 311.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.50/521.73 = 311.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.50x = 521.73 × 311.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.50x = 162,490.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,490.20/348.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.26

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