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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.06, 513.11 and 205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.06, 513.11 and 205.98 is: 308.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.06 : 513.11 = 205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.06/513.11 = 205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.06x = 513.11 × 205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.06x = 105,690.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,690.40/342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.98

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