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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.64, 518.92 and 230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.64, 518.92 and 230.64 is: 345.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.64 : 518.92 = 230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.64/518.92 = 230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.64x = 518.92 × 230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.64x = 119,683.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,683.71/346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.27

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