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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.14, 518.81 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.14, 518.81 and 153.63 is: 230.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.14 : 518.81 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.14/518.81 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.14x = 518.81 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.14x = 79,704.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,704.01/346.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.27

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