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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.40, 517.50 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.40, 517.50 and 228.96 is: 344.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.40 : 517.50 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.40/517.50 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.40x = 517.50 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.40x = 118,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,486.80/344.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.04

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