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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.24, 514.35 and 233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.24, 514.35 and 233.48 is: 349.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.24 : 514.35 = 233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.24/514.35 = 233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.24x = 514.35 × 233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.24x = 120,091.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,091.72/343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.88

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