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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.46, 519.75 and 192.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.46, 519.75 and 192.31 is: 288.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.46 : 519.75 = 192.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.46/519.75 = 192.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.46x = 519.75 × 192.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.46x = 99,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,951.82/346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.50

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