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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.24, 513.59 and 261.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.24, 513.59 and 261.16 is: 391.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.24 : 513.59 = 261.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.24/513.59 = 261.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.24x = 513.59 × 261.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.24x = 134,129.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,129.16/342.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.92

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