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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.30, 519.18 and 237.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.30, 519.18 and 237.76 is: 356.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.30 : 519.18 = 237.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.30/519.18 = 237.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.30x = 519.18 × 237.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.30x = 123,440.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,440.24/346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.45

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