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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.98, 520.47 and 244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.98, 520.47 and 244.92 is: 367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.98 : 520.47 = 244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.98/520.47 = 244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.98x = 520.47 × 244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.98x = 127,473.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,473.51/346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.38

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