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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.15, 518.39 and 243.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.15, 518.39 and 243.29 is: 365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.15 : 518.39 = 243.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.15/518.39 = 243.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.15x = 518.39 × 243.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.15x = 126,119.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,119.10/345.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.40

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