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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346, 519.08 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346, 519.08 and 114.90 is: 172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346 : 519.08 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346/519.08 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346x = 519.08 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346x = 59,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,642.29/346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.38

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