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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.47, 519.16 and 242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.47, 519.16 and 242.25 is: 362.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.47 : 519.16 = 242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.47/519.16 = 242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.47x = 519.16 × 242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.47x = 125,765.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,765.90/346.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.99

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