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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.89, 520.18 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.89, 520.18 and 154.38 is: 231.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.89 : 520.18 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.89/520.18 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.89x = 520.18 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.89x = 80,305.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,305.39/346.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.50

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