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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.19, 516 and 235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.19, 516 and 235.83 is: 353.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.19 : 516 = 235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.19/516 = 235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.19x = 516 × 235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.19x = 121,688.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,688.28/344.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.55

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