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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.96, 523.66 and 303.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.96, 523.66 and 303.24 is: 455.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.96 : 523.66 = 303.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.96/523.66 = 303.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.96x = 523.66 × 303.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.96x = 158,794.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,794.66/348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.05

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