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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.93, 514.73 and 231.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.93, 514.73 and 231.73 is: 347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.93 : 514.73 = 231.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.93/514.73 = 231.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.93x = 514.73 × 231.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.93x = 119,278.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,278.38/342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.82

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