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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.02, 512.70 and 218.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.02, 512.70 and 218.73 is: 327.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.02 : 512.70 = 218.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.02/512.70 = 218.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.02x = 512.70 × 218.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.02x = 112,143.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,143.97/342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.88

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