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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.93, 518.62 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.93, 518.62 and 237.39 is: 355.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.93 : 518.62 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.93/518.62 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.93x = 518.62 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.93x = 123,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,115.20/345.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.90

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