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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.68, 515.52 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.68, 515.52 and 235.20 is: 352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.68 : 515.52 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.68/515.52 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.68x = 515.52 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.68x = 121,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,250.30/343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.80

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