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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.55, 518.05 and 237.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.55, 518.05 and 237.01 is: 355.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.55 : 518.05 = 237.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.55/518.05 = 237.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.55x = 518.05 × 237.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.55x = 122,783.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,783.03/345.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.33

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