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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.64, 519.68 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.64, 519.68 and 154.40 is: 231.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.64 : 519.68 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.64/519.68 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.64x = 519.68 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.64x = 80,236.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,236.38/346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.47

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