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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346, 519.36 and 248.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346, 519.36 and 248.80 is: 373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346 : 519.36 = 248.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346/519.36 = 248.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346x = 519.36 × 248.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346x = 129,216.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,216.77/346
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.46

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