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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.72, 519.76 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.72, 519.76 and 154.24 is: 231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.72 : 519.76 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.72/519.76 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.72x = 519.76 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.72x = 80,167.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,167.78/346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.22

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