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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.68, 515.80 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.68, 515.80 and 181.42 is: 272.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.68 : 515.80 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.68/515.80 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.68x = 515.80 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.68x = 93,576.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,576.44/343.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.28

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