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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.36, 516.80 and 128.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.36, 516.80 and 128.08 is: 192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.36 : 516.80 = 128.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.36/516.80 = 128.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.36x = 516.80 × 128.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.36x = 66,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,191.74/344.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.22

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