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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.16, 514.56 and 235.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.16, 514.56 and 235.20 is: 351.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.16 : 514.56 = 235.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.16/514.56 = 235.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.16x = 514.56 × 235.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.16x = 121,024.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,024.51/344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.65

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