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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.94, 520.44 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.94, 520.44 and 154.56 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.94 : 520.44 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.94/520.44 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.94x = 520.44 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.94x = 80,439.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,439.21/346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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