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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.33, 519.40 and 102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.33, 519.40 and 102.79 is: 154.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.33 : 519.40 = 102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.33/519.40 = 102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.33x = 519.40 × 102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.33x = 53,389.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,389.13/346.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.16

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