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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 516.92 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 516.92 and 128.24 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 516.92 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/516.92 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 516.92 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 66,289.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,289.82/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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