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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.92, 518.26 and 230.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.92, 518.26 and 230.09 is: 344.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.92 : 518.26 = 230.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.92/518.26 = 230.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.92x = 518.26 × 230.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.92x = 119,246.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,246.44/345.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.72

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