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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.83, 522.90 and 312.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.83, 522.90 and 312.38 is: 468.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.83 : 522.90 = 312.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.83/522.90 = 312.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.83x = 522.90 × 312.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.83x = 163,340.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,340.89/348.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.26

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