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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.43, 519.42 and 243.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.43, 519.42 and 243.14 is: 364.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.43 : 519.42 = 243.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.43/519.42 = 243.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.43x = 519.42 × 243.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.43x = 126,291.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,291.78/346.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.55

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