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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.88, 514.32 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.88, 514.32 and 114.88 is: 172.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.88 : 514.32 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.88/514.32 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.88x = 514.32 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.88x = 59,081.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,081.94/342.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.31

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