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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.16, 515.76 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.16, 515.76 and 235.92 is: 353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.16 : 515.76 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.16/515.76 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.16x = 515.76 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.16x = 121,678.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,678.10/344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.55

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