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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.79, 514.05 and 234.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.79, 514.05 and 234.61 is: 351.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.79 : 514.05 = 234.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.79/514.05 = 234.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.79x = 514.05 × 234.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.79x = 120,601.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,601.27/342.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.82

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