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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.24, 512.30 and 197.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.24, 512.30 and 197.52 is: 295.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.24 : 512.30 = 197.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.24/512.30 = 197.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.24x = 512.30 × 197.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.24x = 101,189.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,189.50/342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.67

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