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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.56, 520.32 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.56, 520.32 and 244.50 is: 367.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.56 : 520.32 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.56/520.32 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.56x = 520.32 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.56x = 127,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,218.24/346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.09

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