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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.36, 519.49 and 153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.36, 519.49 and 153.94 is: 230.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.36 : 519.49 = 153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.36/519.49 = 153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.36x = 519.49 × 153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.36x = 79,968.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,968.61/346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.88

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