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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.98, 520.31 and 237.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.98, 520.31 and 237.47 is: 356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.98 : 520.31 = 237.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.98/520.31 = 237.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.98x = 520.31 × 237.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.98x = 123,554.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,554.67/346.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.08

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