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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.31, 519.29 and 115.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.31, 519.29 and 115.15 is: 172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.31 : 519.29 = 115.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.31/519.29 = 115.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.31x = 519.29 × 115.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.31x = 59,796.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,796.24/346.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.67

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