Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.34, 516 and 234.54
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 344.34, 516 and 234.54 is: 351.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344.34 : 516 = 234.54 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344.34/516 = 234.54/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344.34x = 516 × 234.54 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344.34x = 121,022.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,022.64/344.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351.46
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