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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.53, 514.10 and 246.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.53, 514.10 and 246.14 is: 368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.53 : 514.10 = 246.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.53/514.10 = 246.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.53x = 514.10 × 246.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.53x = 126,541.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,541.55/343.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.35

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