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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.34, 515.43 and 235.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.34, 515.43 and 235.53 is: 352.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.34 : 515.43 = 235.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.34/515.43 = 235.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.34x = 515.43 × 235.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.34x = 121,399.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,399.23/344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.56

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