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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.06, 518.60 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.06, 518.60 and 153.28 is: 229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.06 : 518.60 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.06/518.60 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.06x = 518.60 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.06x = 79,491.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,491.01/346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.70

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