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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.37, 519.68 and 242.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.37, 519.68 and 242.36 is: 363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.37 : 519.68 = 242.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.37/519.68 = 242.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.37x = 519.68 × 242.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.37x = 125,949.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,949.73/346.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.63

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