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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.24, 514.95 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.24, 514.95 and 112.15 is: 168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.24 : 514.95 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.24/514.95 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.24x = 514.95 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.24x = 57,751.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,751.64/343.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.25

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