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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.62, 515.40 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.62, 515.40 and 181.20 is: 271.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.62 : 515.40 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.62/515.40 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.62x = 515.40 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.62x = 93,390.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,390.48/343.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.78

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