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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.11, 518.51 and 230.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.11, 518.51 and 230.20 is: 344.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.11 : 518.51 = 230.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.11/518.51 = 230.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.11x = 518.51 × 230.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.11x = 119,361.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,361.00/346.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.86

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