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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.64, 515.58 and 236.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.64, 515.58 and 236.10 is: 353.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.64 : 515.58 = 236.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.64/515.58 = 236.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.64x = 515.58 × 236.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.64x = 121,728.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,728.44/344.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.20

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