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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.95, 514.71 and 235.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.95, 514.71 and 235.82 is: 352.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.95 : 514.71 = 235.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.95/514.71 = 235.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.95x = 514.71 × 235.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.95x = 121,376.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,376.34/343.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.89

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