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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.80, 520.30 and 254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.80, 520.30 and 254.10 is: 381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.80 : 520.30 = 254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.80/520.30 = 254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.80x = 520.30 × 254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.80x = 132,208.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,208.23/346.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.22

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