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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.15, 512.37 and 218.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.15, 512.37 and 218.39 is: 327.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.15 : 512.37 = 218.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.15/512.37 = 218.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.15x = 512.37 × 218.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.15x = 111,893.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,893.92/342.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.03

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