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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.12, 517.60 and 236.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.12, 517.60 and 236.96 is: 355.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.12 : 517.60 = 236.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.12/517.60 = 236.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.12x = 517.60 × 236.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.12x = 122,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,650.50/345.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.39

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