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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.32, 518.40 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.32, 518.40 and 243.36 is: 364.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.32 : 518.40 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.32/518.40 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.32x = 518.40 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.32x = 126,157.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,157.82/346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.28

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