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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.81, 518.54 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.81, 518.54 and 243.14 is: 364.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.81 : 518.54 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.81/518.54 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.81x = 518.54 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.81x = 126,079.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,079.72/345.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.59

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