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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 513.12 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 513.12 and 315.36 is: 473.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 513.12 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/513.12 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 513.12 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 161,817.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,817.52/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.15

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