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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.08, 512.64 and 197.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.08, 512.64 and 197.84 is: 296.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.08 : 512.64 = 197.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.08/512.64 = 197.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.08x = 512.64 × 197.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.08x = 101,420.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,420.70/342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.48

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