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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.09, 512.31 and 197.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.09, 512.31 and 197.37 is: 295.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.09 : 512.31 = 197.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.09/512.31 = 197.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.09x = 512.31 × 197.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.09x = 101,114.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,114.62/342.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.58

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