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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.47, 519.84 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.47, 519.84 and 243.51 is: 365.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.47 : 519.84 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.47/519.84 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.47x = 519.84 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.47x = 126,586.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,586.24/346.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.36

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