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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 512.43 and 226.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 512.43 and 226.29 is: 339.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 512.43 = 226.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/512.43 = 226.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 512.43 × 226.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 115,957.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,957.78/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.06

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