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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.63, 518.56 and 230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.63, 518.56 and 230.53 is: 345.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.63 : 518.56 = 230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.63/518.56 = 230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.63x = 518.56 × 230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.63x = 119,543.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,543.64/345.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.87

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