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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.23, 513.72 and 311.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.23, 513.72 and 311.25 is: 465.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.23 : 513.72 = 311.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.23/513.72 = 311.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.23x = 513.72 × 311.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.23x = 159,895.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,895.35/343.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.85

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