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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.32, 516.28 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.32, 516.28 and 236.16 is: 354.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.32 : 516.28 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.32/516.28 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.32x = 516.28 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.32x = 121,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,924.68/344.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.10

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