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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.02, 511.92 and 324.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.02, 511.92 and 324.20 is: 485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.02 : 511.92 = 324.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.02/511.92 = 324.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.02x = 511.92 × 324.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.02x = 165,965.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,965.74/342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.25

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