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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.40, 516 and 227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.40, 516 and 227.96 is: 342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.40 : 516 = 227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.40/516 = 227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.40x = 516 × 227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.40x = 117,627.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,627.36/343.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.54

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