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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.33, 513.12 and 225.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.33, 513.12 and 225.15 is: 337.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.33 : 513.12 = 225.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.33/513.12 = 225.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.33x = 513.12 × 225.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.33x = 115,528.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,528.97/342.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.48

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