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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.28, 514.20 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.28, 514.20 and 205.43 is: 308.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.28 : 514.20 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.28/514.20 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.28x = 514.20 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.28x = 105,630.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,630.60/342.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.61

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