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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.06, 519.18 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.06, 519.18 and 254.80 is: 382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.06 : 519.18 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.06/519.18 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.06x = 519.18 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.06x = 132,287.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,287.06/346.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.27

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