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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.64, 518.64 and 230.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.64, 518.64 and 230.28 is: 345.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.64 : 518.64 = 230.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.64/518.64 = 230.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.64x = 518.64 × 230.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.64x = 119,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,432.42/345.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.54

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