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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.27, 518.53 and 230.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.27, 518.53 and 230.36 is: 344.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.27 : 518.53 = 230.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.27/518.53 = 230.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.27x = 518.53 × 230.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.27x = 119,448.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,448.57/346.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.96

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