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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.32, 513.48 and 197.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.32, 513.48 and 197.96 is: 296.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.32 : 513.48 = 197.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.32/513.48 = 197.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.32x = 513.48 × 197.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.32x = 101,648.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,648.50/342.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.94

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