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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.04, 515.92 and 235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.04, 515.92 and 235.86 is: 353.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.04 : 515.92 = 235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.04/515.92 = 235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.04x = 515.92 × 235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.04x = 121,684.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,684.89/344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.69

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