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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.36, 514.80 and 181.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.36, 514.80 and 181.16 is: 271.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.36 : 514.80 = 181.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.36/514.80 = 181.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.36x = 514.80 × 181.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.36x = 93,261.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,261.17/343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.61

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