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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.84, 522.19 and 239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.84, 522.19 and 239.34 is: 360.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.84 : 522.19 = 239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.84/522.19 = 239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.84x = 522.19 × 239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.84x = 124,980.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,980.95/346.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.34

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