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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.06, 513.09 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.06, 513.09 and 212.44 is: 318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.06 : 513.09 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.06/513.09 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.06x = 513.09 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.06x = 108,998.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,998.27/342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.65

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