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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.11, 513.38 and 205.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.11, 513.38 and 205.29 is: 308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.11 : 513.38 = 205.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.11/513.38 = 205.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.11x = 513.38 × 205.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.11x = 105,392.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,392.29/342.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.06

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