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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.01, 519.15 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.01, 519.15 and 153.50 is: 230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.01 : 519.15 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.01/519.15 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.01x = 519.15 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.01x = 79,689.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,689.53/346.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.31

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