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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.09, 514.86 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.09, 514.86 and 180.88 is: 271.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.09 : 514.86 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.09/514.86 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.09x = 514.86 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.09x = 93,128.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,128.81/343.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.44

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