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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.40, 518.88 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.40, 518.88 and 237.92 is: 356.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.40 : 518.88 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.40/518.88 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.40x = 518.88 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.40x = 123,451.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,451.93/346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.39

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