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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.61, 517.11 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.61, 517.11 and 229.11 is: 343.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.61 : 517.11 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.61/517.11 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.61x = 517.11 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.61x = 118,472.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,472.27/344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.79

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