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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.12, 514.72 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.12, 514.72 and 180.88 is: 271.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.12 : 514.72 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.12/514.72 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.12x = 514.72 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.12x = 93,102.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,102.55/343.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.34

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