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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.32, 516.08 and 190.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.32, 516.08 and 190.34 is: 285.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.32 : 516.08 = 190.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.32/516.08 = 190.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.32x = 516.08 × 190.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.32x = 98,230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,230.67/344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.29

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