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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.67, 515.66 and 235.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.67, 515.66 and 235.23 is: 352.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.67 : 515.66 = 235.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.67/515.66 = 235.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.67x = 515.66 × 235.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.67x = 121,298.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,298.70/343.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.95

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