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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.12, 513.87 and 234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.12, 513.87 and 234.76 is: 351.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.12 : 513.87 = 234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.12/513.87 = 234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.12x = 513.87 × 234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.12x = 120,636.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,636.12/343.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.59

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