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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.23, 518.36 and 265.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.23, 518.36 and 265.23 is: 397.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.23 : 518.36 = 265.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.23/518.36 = 265.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.23x = 518.36 × 265.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.23x = 137,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,483.30/346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.09

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