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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.36, 518.08 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.36, 518.08 and 114.24 is: 171.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.36 : 518.08 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.36/518.08 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.36x = 518.08 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.36x = 59,185.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,185.46/345.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.37

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