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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.20, 516.48 and 228.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.20, 516.48 and 228.73 is: 343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.20 : 516.48 = 228.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.20/516.48 = 228.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.20x = 516.48 × 228.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.20x = 118,130.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,130.74/344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.20

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