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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.23, 514.30 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.23, 514.30 and 180.42 is: 270.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.23 : 514.30 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.23/514.30 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.23x = 514.30 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.23x = 92,790.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,790.01/343.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.34

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