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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.94, 519.69 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.94, 519.69 and 154.70 is: 231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.94 : 519.69 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.94/519.69 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.94x = 519.69 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.94x = 80,396.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,396.04/346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.73

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