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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.17, 512.73 and 205.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.17, 512.73 and 205.49 is: 307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.17 : 512.73 = 205.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.17/512.73 = 205.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.17x = 512.73 × 205.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.17x = 105,359.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,359.29/342.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.91

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