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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.80, 519.93 and 238.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.80, 519.93 and 238.26 is: 357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.80 : 519.93 = 238.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.80/519.93 = 238.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.80x = 519.93 × 238.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.80x = 123,878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,878.52/346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.20

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