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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.58, 518.99 and 230.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.58, 518.99 and 230.68 is: 345.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.58 : 518.99 = 230.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.58/518.99 = 230.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.58x = 518.99 × 230.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.58x = 119,720.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,720.61/346.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.43

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