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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.30, 513.25 and 205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.30, 513.25 and 205.26 is: 307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.30 : 513.25 = 205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.30/513.25 = 205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.30x = 513.25 × 205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.30x = 105,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,349.70/342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.77

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