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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.12, 515.37 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.12, 515.37 and 235.76 is: 353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.12 : 515.37 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.12/515.37 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.12x = 515.37 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.12x = 121,503.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,503.63/344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.09

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