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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.28, 517.48 and 229.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.28, 517.48 and 229.12 is: 344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.28 : 517.48 = 229.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.28/517.48 = 229.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.28x = 517.48 × 229.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.28x = 118,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,565.02/344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.39

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