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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.19, 517.78 and 236.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.19, 517.78 and 236.65 is: 354.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.19 : 517.78 = 236.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.19/517.78 = 236.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.19x = 517.78 × 236.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.19x = 122,529.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,529.46/345.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.97

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