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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.59, 518.67 and 238.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.59, 518.67 and 238.59 is: 357.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.59 : 518.67 = 238.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.59/518.67 = 238.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.59x = 518.67 × 238.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.59x = 123,749.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,749.48/346.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.05

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