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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.15, 513.22 and 232.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.15, 513.22 and 232.19 is: 348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.15 : 513.22 = 232.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.15/513.22 = 232.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.15x = 513.22 × 232.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.15x = 119,163.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,163.33/342.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.28

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