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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.37, 519.33 and 238.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.37, 519.33 and 238.23 is: 357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.37 : 519.33 = 238.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.37/519.33 = 238.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.37x = 519.33 × 238.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.37x = 123,719.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,719.99/346.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.20

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