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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.67, 520.19 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.67, 520.19 and 154.25 is: 231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.67 : 520.19 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.67/520.19 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.67x = 520.19 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.67x = 80,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,238.54/346.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.46

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