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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.61, 517.38 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.61, 517.38 and 229.32 is: 344.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.61 : 517.38 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.61/517.38 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.61x = 517.38 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.61x = 118,645.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,645.58/344.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.29

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