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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.67, 517.39 and 237.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.67, 517.39 and 237.13 is: 354.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.67 : 517.39 = 237.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.67/517.39 = 237.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.67x = 517.39 × 237.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.67x = 122,686.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,686.80/345.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.93

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