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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.23, 519.30 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.23, 519.30 and 115.11 is: 172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.23 : 519.30 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.23/519.30 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.23x = 519.30 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.23x = 59,776.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,776.62/346.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.65

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