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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 515.56 and 181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 515.56 and 181.23 is: 271.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 515.56 = 181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/515.56 = 181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 515.56 × 181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 93,434.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,434.94/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.58

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