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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.40, 515.96 and 230.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.40, 515.96 and 230.48 is: 345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.40 : 515.96 = 230.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.40/515.96 = 230.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.40x = 515.96 × 230.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.40x = 118,918.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,918.46/344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.29

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