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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.14, 513.36 and 234.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.14, 513.36 and 234.60 is: 350.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.14 : 513.36 = 234.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.14/513.36 = 234.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.14x = 513.36 × 234.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.14x = 120,434.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,434.26/343.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.98

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