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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343, 515.22 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343, 515.22 and 199 is: 298.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343 : 515.22 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343/515.22 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343x = 515.22 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343x = 102,528.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,528.78/343
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.92

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