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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.24, 514.38 and 229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.24, 514.38 and 229 is: 343.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.24 : 514.38 = 229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.24/514.38 = 229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.24x = 514.38 × 229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.24x = 117,793.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,793.02/343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.18

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