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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.13, 518.53 and 230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.13, 518.53 and 230.24 is: 344.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.13 : 518.53 = 230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.13/518.53 = 230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.13x = 518.53 × 230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.13x = 119,382.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,382.60/346.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.91

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