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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 519.93 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 519.93 and 254.21 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 519.93 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/519.93 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 519.93 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 132,168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,168.81/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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