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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.16, 519.06 and 268.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.16, 519.06 and 268.40 is: 402.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.16 : 519.06 = 268.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.16/519.06 = 268.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.16x = 519.06 × 268.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.16x = 139,315.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,315.70/346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.46

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