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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.06, 513.93 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.06, 513.93 and 227.16 is: 340.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.06 : 513.93 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.06/513.93 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.06x = 513.93 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.06x = 116,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,744.34/343.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.30

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