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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.53, 520.16 and 223.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.53, 520.16 and 223.29 is: 335.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.53 : 520.16 = 223.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.53/520.16 = 223.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.53x = 520.16 × 223.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.53x = 116,145.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,145.41/346.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.17

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