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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.12, 518.48 and 268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.12, 518.48 and 268.66 is: 402.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.12 : 518.48 = 268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.12/518.48 = 268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.12x = 518.48 × 268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.12x = 139,294.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,294.21/346.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.45

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