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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.09, 513.02 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.09, 513.02 and 320.22 is: 480.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.09 : 513.02 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.09/513.02 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.09x = 513.02 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.09x = 164,277.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,277.66/342.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.22

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