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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.05, 515.63 and 234.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.05, 515.63 and 234.97 is: 352.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.05 : 515.63 = 234.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.05/515.63 = 234.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.05x = 515.63 × 234.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.05x = 121,156.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,156.88/344.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.15

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