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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.56, 519.37 and 237.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.56, 519.37 and 237.48 is: 355.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.56 : 519.37 = 237.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.56/519.37 = 237.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.56x = 519.37 × 237.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.56x = 123,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,339.99/346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.90

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