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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.84, 515.92 and 215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.84, 515.92 and 215.84 is: 323.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.84 : 515.92 = 215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.84/515.92 = 215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.84x = 515.92 × 215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.84x = 111,356.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,356.17/343.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.86

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