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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344, 516.26 and 228.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344, 516.26 and 228.41 is: 342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344 : 516.26 = 228.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344/516.26 = 228.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344x = 516.26 × 228.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344x = 117,918.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,918.95/344
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.79

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