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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342, 513.26 and 226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342, 513.26 and 226.42 is: 339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342 : 513.26 = 226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342/513.26 = 226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342x = 513.26 × 226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342x = 116,212.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,212.33/342
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.80

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