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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 513.24 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 513.24 and 228.24 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 513.24 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/513.24 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 513.24 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 117,141.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,141.90/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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