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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.64, 518.58 and 238.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.64, 518.58 and 238.10 is: 356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.64 : 518.58 = 238.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.64/518.58 = 238.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.64x = 518.58 × 238.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.64x = 123,473.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,473.90/346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.20

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