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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.19, 512.48 and 204.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.19, 512.48 and 204.93 is: 306.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.19 : 512.48 = 204.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.19/512.48 = 204.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.19x = 512.48 × 204.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.19x = 105,023.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,023.04/342.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.92

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