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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.12, 512.22 and 256.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.12, 512.22 and 256.36 is: 383.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.12 : 512.22 = 256.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.12/512.22 = 256.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.12x = 512.22 × 256.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.12x = 131,312.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,312.72/342.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.82

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