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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.23, 513.54 and 261.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.23, 513.54 and 261.50 is: 392.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.23 : 513.54 = 261.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.23/513.54 = 261.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.23x = 513.54 × 261.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.23x = 134,288.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,288.14/342.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.40

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