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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.16, 516.06 and 236.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.16, 516.06 and 236.20 is: 353.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.16 : 516.06 = 236.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.16/516.06 = 236.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.16x = 516.06 × 236.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.16x = 121,893.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,893.37/345.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.15

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