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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.68, 518.09 and 230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.68, 518.09 and 230.02 is: 344.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.68 : 518.09 = 230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.68/518.09 = 230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.68x = 518.09 × 230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.68x = 119,171.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,171.06/345.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.74

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