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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.76, 517.14 and 231.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.76, 517.14 and 231.48 is: 347.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.76 : 517.14 = 231.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.76/517.14 = 231.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.76x = 517.14 × 231.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.76x = 119,707.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,707.57/344.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.22

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