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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.33, 515.22 and 181.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.33, 515.22 and 181.13 is: 271.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.33 : 515.22 = 181.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.33/515.22 = 181.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.33x = 515.22 × 181.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.33x = 93,321.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,321.80/343.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.81

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