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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.92, 514.46 and 234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.92, 514.46 and 234.76 is: 352.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.92 : 514.46 = 234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.92/514.46 = 234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.92x = 514.46 × 234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.92x = 120,774.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,774.63/342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.19

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