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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.48, 516.24 and 235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.48, 516.24 and 235.94 is: 353.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.48 : 516.24 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.48/516.24 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.48x = 516.24 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.48x = 121,799.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,799.08/344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.58

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