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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.17, 519.50 and 153.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.17, 519.50 and 153.81 is: 230.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.17 : 519.50 = 153.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.17/519.50 = 153.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.17x = 519.50 × 153.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.17x = 79,903.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,903.53/346.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.82

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