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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.22, 513.60 and 234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.22, 513.60 and 234.13 is: 351.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.22 : 513.60 = 234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.22/513.60 = 234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.22x = 513.60 × 234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.22x = 120,249.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,249.17/342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.38

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