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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.22, 512.90 and 197.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.22, 512.90 and 197.62 is: 296.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.22 : 512.90 = 197.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.22/512.90 = 197.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.22x = 512.90 × 197.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.22x = 101,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,359.30/342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.18

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