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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.52, 515.32 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.52, 515.32 and 112.34 is: 168.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.52 : 515.32 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.52/515.32 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.52x = 515.32 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.52x = 57,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,890.49/343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.52

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