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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.56, 522.60 and 302.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.56, 522.60 and 302.96 is: 454.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.56 : 522.60 = 302.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.56/522.60 = 302.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.56x = 522.60 × 302.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.56x = 158,326.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,326.90/348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.23

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