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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.24, 513.99 and 227.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.24, 513.99 and 227.33 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.24 : 513.99 = 227.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.24/513.99 = 227.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.24x = 513.99 × 227.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.24x = 116,845.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,845.35/343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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