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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.20, 515.16 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.20, 515.16 and 180.84 is: 271.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.20 : 515.16 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.20/515.16 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.20x = 515.16 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.20x = 93,161.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,161.53/343.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.45

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