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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.09, 514.03 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.09, 514.03 and 180.28 is: 270.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.09 : 514.03 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.09/514.03 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.09x = 514.03 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.09x = 92,669.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,669.33/343.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.10

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