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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.24, 515.49 and 228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.24, 515.49 and 228.33 is: 341.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.24 : 515.49 = 228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.24/515.49 = 228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.24x = 515.49 × 228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.24x = 117,701.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,701.83/344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.92

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