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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.48, 518.81 and 243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.48, 518.81 and 243.20 is: 364.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.48 : 518.81 = 243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.48/518.81 = 243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.48x = 518.81 × 243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.48x = 126,174.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,174.67/346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.16

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