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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.32, 519.49 and 86.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.32, 519.49 and 86.32 is: 129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.32 : 519.49 = 86.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.32/519.49 = 86.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.32x = 519.49 × 86.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.32x = 44,842.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,842.38/346.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.48

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