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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.31, 517.97 and 85.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.31, 517.97 and 85.31 is: 127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.31 : 517.97 = 85.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.31/517.97 = 85.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.31x = 517.97 × 85.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.31x = 44,188.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,188.02/345.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.97

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