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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.62, 518.85 and 255.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.62, 518.85 and 255.18 is: 381.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.62 : 518.85 = 255.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.62/518.85 = 255.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.62x = 518.85 × 255.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.62x = 132,400.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,400.14/346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.97

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