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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.37, 519.75 and 237.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.37, 519.75 and 237.96 is: 357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.37 : 519.75 = 237.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.37/519.75 = 237.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.37x = 519.75 × 237.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.37x = 123,679.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,679.71/346.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.08

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