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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.98, 514.89 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.98, 514.89 and 235.98 is: 353.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.98 : 514.89 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.98/514.89 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.98x = 514.89 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.98x = 121,503.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,503.74/343.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.23

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