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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.33, 515.61 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.33, 515.61 and 190.08 is: 284.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.33 : 515.61 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.33/515.61 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.33x = 515.61 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.33x = 98,006.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,006.20/344.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.63

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