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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.52, 515.28 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.52, 515.28 and 115.52 is: 173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.52 : 515.28 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.52/515.28 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.52x = 515.28 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.52x = 59,525.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,525.15/343.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.28

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