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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.09, 518.45 and 230.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.09, 518.45 and 230.19 is: 344.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.09 : 518.45 = 230.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.09/518.45 = 230.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.09x = 518.45 × 230.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.09x = 119,342.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,342.01/346.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.83

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