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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 518.04 and 237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 518.04 and 237.60 is: 355.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 518.04 = 237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/518.04 = 237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 518.04 × 237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 123,086.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,086.30/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.04

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