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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.08, 518.95 and 114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.08, 518.95 and 114.89 is: 172.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.08 : 518.95 = 114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.08/518.95 = 114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.08x = 518.95 × 114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.08x = 59,623.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,623.18/346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.28

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