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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.78, 520.24 and 154.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.78, 520.24 and 154.41 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.78 : 520.24 = 154.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.78/520.24 = 154.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.78x = 520.24 × 154.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.78x = 80,328.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,328.21/346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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