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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.88, 517.32 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.88, 517.32 and 128.34 is: 192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.88 : 517.32 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.88/517.32 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.88x = 517.32 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.88x = 66,392.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,392.85/344.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.51

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