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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.28, 519.36 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.28, 519.36 and 115.13 is: 172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.28 : 519.36 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.28/519.36 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.28x = 519.36 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.28x = 59,791.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,791.32/346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.67

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