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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.27, 514.78 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.27, 514.78 and 112.11 is: 168.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.27 : 514.78 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.27/514.78 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.27x = 514.78 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.27x = 57,711.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,711.43/343.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.12

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