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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.23, 518.85 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.23, 518.85 and 254.21 is: 380.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.23 : 518.85 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.23/518.85 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.23x = 518.85 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.23x = 131,894.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,894.26/346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.94

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