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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.37, 519.84 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.37, 519.84 and 243.86 is: 365.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.37 : 519.84 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.37/519.84 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.37x = 519.84 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.37x = 126,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,768.18/346.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.99

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