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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.87, 521.07 and 244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.87, 521.07 and 244.35 is: 367.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.87 : 521.07 = 244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.87/521.07 = 244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.87x = 521.07 × 244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.87x = 127,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,323.45/346.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.06

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