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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.56, 520.16 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.56, 520.16 and 242.48 is: 363.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.56 : 520.16 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.56/520.16 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.56x = 520.16 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.56x = 126,128.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,128.40/346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.94

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