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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.60, 518.16 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.60, 518.16 and 237.12 is: 355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.60 : 518.16 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.60/518.16 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.60x = 518.16 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.60x = 122,866.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,866.10/345.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.52

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