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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 516.30 and 236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 516.30 and 236.46 is: 353.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 516.30 = 236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/516.30 = 236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 516.30 × 236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 122,084.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,084.30/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.99

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