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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.18, 513 and 323.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.18, 513 and 323.10 is: 484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.18 : 513 = 323.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.18/513 = 323.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.18x = 513 × 323.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.18x = 165,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,750.30/342.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.40

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