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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.10, 492.11 and 346.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.10, 492.11 and 346.10 is: 492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.10 : 492.11 = 346.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.10/492.11 = 346.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.10x = 492.11 × 346.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.10x = 170,319.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,319.27/346.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.11

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