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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.23, 514.83 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.23, 514.83 and 227.64 is: 341.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.23 : 514.83 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.23/514.83 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.23x = 514.83 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.23x = 117,195.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,195.90/343.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.45

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