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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.32, 513.49 and 111.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.32, 513.49 and 111.22 is: 166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.32 : 513.49 = 111.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.32/513.49 = 111.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.32x = 513.49 × 111.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.32x = 57,110.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,110.36/342.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.83

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