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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.28, 518.18 and 237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.28, 518.18 and 237.28 is: 356.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.28 : 518.18 = 237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.28/518.18 = 237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.28x = 518.18 × 237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.28x = 122,953.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,953.75/345.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.10

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