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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.23, 512.87 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.23, 512.87 and 203.48 is: 304.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.23 : 512.87 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.23/512.87 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.23x = 512.87 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.23x = 104,358.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,358.79/342.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.94

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