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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.66, 514.92 and 299.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.66, 514.92 and 299.84 is: 449.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.66 : 514.92 = 299.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.66/514.92 = 299.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.66x = 514.92 × 299.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.66x = 154,393.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,393.61/343.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.26

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