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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.66, 518.78 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.66, 518.78 and 249.27 is: 373.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.66 : 518.78 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.66/518.78 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.66x = 518.78 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.66x = 129,316.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,316.29/346.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.03

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