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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.36, 524.16 and 306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.36, 524.16 and 306.08 is: 459.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.36 : 524.16 = 306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.36/524.16 = 306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.36x = 524.16 × 306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.36x = 160,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,434.89/349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.23

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