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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.36, 519.60 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.36, 519.60 and 115.24 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.36 : 519.60 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.36/519.60 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.36x = 519.60 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.36x = 59,878.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,878.70/346.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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