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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.24, 518.64 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.24, 518.64 and 269.12 is: 403.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.24 : 518.64 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.24/518.64 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.24x = 518.64 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.24x = 139,576.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,576.40/346.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.12

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