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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.85, 515.67 and 135.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.85, 515.67 and 135.58 is: 203.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.85 : 515.67 = 135.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.85/515.67 = 135.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.85x = 515.67 × 135.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.85x = 69,913.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,913.76/343.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.33

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