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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.64, 520.14 and 231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.64, 520.14 and 231.28 is: 347.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.64 : 520.14 = 231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.64/520.14 = 231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.64x = 520.14 × 231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.64x = 120,297.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,297.98/346.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.04

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