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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.34, 518.83 and 230.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.34, 518.83 and 230.44 is: 345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.34 : 518.83 = 230.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.34/518.83 = 230.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.34x = 518.83 × 230.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.34x = 119,558.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,558.03/346.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.21

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