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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.01, 513.27 and 226.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.01, 513.27 and 226.41 is: 339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.01 : 513.27 = 226.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.01/513.27 = 226.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.01x = 513.27 × 226.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.01x = 116,209.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,209.46/342.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.78

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