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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.72, 515.85 and 235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.72, 515.85 and 235.63 is: 353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.72 : 515.85 = 235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.72/515.85 = 235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.72x = 515.85 × 235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.72x = 121,549.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,549.74/343.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.63

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