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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.19, 518.31 and 248.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.19, 518.31 and 248.34 is: 371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.19 : 518.31 = 248.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.19/518.31 = 248.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.19x = 518.31 × 248.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.19x = 128,717.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,717.11/346.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.81

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