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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.58, 514.52 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.58, 514.52 and 235.04 is: 351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.58 : 514.52 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.58/514.52 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.58x = 514.52 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.58x = 120,932.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,932.78/343.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.98

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