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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.64, 517.08 and 237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.64, 517.08 and 237.10 is: 354.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.64 : 517.08 = 237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.64/517.08 = 237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.64x = 517.08 × 237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.64x = 122,599.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,599.67/345.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.70

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