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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.90, 518.76 and 231.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.90, 518.76 and 231.15 is: 346.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.90 : 518.76 = 231.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.90/518.76 = 231.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.90x = 518.76 × 231.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.90x = 119,911.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,911.37/345.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.66

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