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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.22, 518.86 and 254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.22, 518.86 and 254.48 is: 381.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.22 : 518.86 = 254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.22/518.86 = 254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.22x = 518.86 × 254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.22x = 132,039.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,039.49/346.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.37

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