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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.20, 518.07 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.20, 518.07 and 278.16 is: 416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.20 : 518.07 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.20/518.07 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.20x = 518.07 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.20x = 144,106.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,106.35/346.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.25

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