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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.92, 514.80 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.92, 514.80 and 235.20 is: 352.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.92 : 514.80 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.92/514.80 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.92x = 514.80 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.92x = 121,080.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,080.96/343.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.06

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