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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.72, 520.20 and 231.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.72, 520.20 and 231.16 is: 346.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.72 : 520.20 = 231.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.72/520.20 = 231.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.72x = 520.20 × 231.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.72x = 120,249.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,249.43/346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.82

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