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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.25, 515.97 and 228.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.25, 515.97 and 228.78 is: 342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.25 : 515.97 = 228.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.25/515.97 = 228.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.25x = 515.97 × 228.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.25x = 118,043.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,043.62/344.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.90

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