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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.18, 514.52 and 227.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.18, 514.52 and 227.48 is: 341.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.18 : 514.52 = 227.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.18/514.52 = 227.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.18x = 514.52 × 227.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.18x = 117,043.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,043.01/343.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.05

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