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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.20, 513.20 and 239.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.20, 513.20 and 239.22 is: 358.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.20 : 513.20 = 239.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.20/513.20 = 239.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.20x = 513.20 × 239.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.20x = 122,767.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,767.70/342.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.76

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