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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.23, 512.68 and 272.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.23, 512.68 and 272.94 is: 408.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.23 : 512.68 = 272.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.23/512.68 = 272.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.23x = 512.68 × 272.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.23x = 139,928.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,928.79/342.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.88

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