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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.41, 518.54 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.41, 518.54 and 238.14 is: 356.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.41 : 518.54 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.41/518.54 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.41x = 518.54 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.41x = 123,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,483.92/346.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.47

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