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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.38, 519.57 and 230.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.38, 519.57 and 230.81 is: 346.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.38 : 519.57 = 230.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.38/519.57 = 230.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.38x = 519.57 × 230.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.38x = 119,919.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,919.35/346.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.21

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