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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.28, 513.27 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.28, 513.27 and 111.22 is: 166.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.28 : 513.27 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.28/513.27 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.28x = 513.27 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.28x = 57,085.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,085.89/342.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.78

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