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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.28, 518.78 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.28, 518.78 and 175.08 is: 262.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.28 : 518.78 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.28/518.78 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.28x = 518.78 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.28x = 90,828.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,828.00/346.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.30

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