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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.85, 516.80 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.85, 516.80 and 228.96 is: 343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.85 : 516.80 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.85/516.80 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.85x = 516.80 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.85x = 118,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,325.38/344.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.12

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