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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.38, 516.50 and 227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.38, 516.50 and 227.51 is: 341.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.38 : 516.50 = 227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.38/516.50 = 227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.38x = 516.50 × 227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.38x = 117,507.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,507.78/344.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.22

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