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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.20, 512.40 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.20, 512.40 and 226.32 is: 338.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.20 : 512.40 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.20/512.40 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.20x = 512.40 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.20x = 115,966.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,966.37/342.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.88

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