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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.30, 515.09 and 180.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.30, 515.09 and 180.76 is: 271.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.30 : 515.09 = 180.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.30/515.09 = 180.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.30x = 515.09 × 180.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.30x = 93,107.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,107.67/343.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.21

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