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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.28, 515.18 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.28, 515.18 and 235.28 is: 353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.28 : 515.18 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.28/515.18 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.28x = 515.18 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.28x = 121,211.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,211.55/343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.10

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