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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.22, 514.93 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.22, 514.93 and 112.15 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.22 : 514.93 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.22/514.93 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.22x = 514.93 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.22x = 57,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,749.12/343.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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