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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.04, 518.64 and 242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.04, 518.64 and 242.76 is: 363.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.04 : 518.64 = 242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.04/518.64 = 242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.04x = 518.64 × 242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.04x = 125,905.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,905.05/346.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.85

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