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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.68, 520.18 and 154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.68, 520.18 and 154.36 is: 231.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.68 : 520.18 = 154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.68/520.18 = 154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.68x = 520.18 × 154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.68x = 80,294.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,294.98/346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.61

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