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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.36, 515 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.36, 515 and 86.86 is: 130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.36 : 515 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.36/515 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.36x = 515 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.36x = 44,732.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,732.90/343.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.28

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