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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.62, 519.78 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.62, 519.78 and 154.20 is: 231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.62 : 519.78 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.62/519.78 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.62x = 519.78 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.62x = 80,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,150.08/346.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.23

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