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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.60, 520 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.60, 520 and 151.66 is: 227.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.60 : 520 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.60/520 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.60x = 520 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.60x = 78,863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,863.20/346.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.53

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