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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.88, 515.82 and 161.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.88, 515.82 and 161.22 is: 241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.88 : 515.82 = 161.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.88/515.82 = 161.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.88x = 515.82 × 161.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.88x = 83,160.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,160.50/343.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.83

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