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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.48, 519.72 and 237.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.48, 519.72 and 237.68 is: 356.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.48 : 519.72 = 237.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.48/519.72 = 237.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.48x = 519.72 × 237.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.48x = 123,527.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,527.05/346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.52

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