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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.32, 518.99 and 237.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.32, 518.99 and 237.24 is: 355.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.32 : 518.99 = 237.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.32/518.99 = 237.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.32x = 518.99 × 237.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.32x = 123,124.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,124.00/346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.52

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