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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.36, 512.82 and 197.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.36, 512.82 and 197.40 is: 295.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.36 : 512.82 = 197.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.36/512.82 = 197.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.36x = 512.82 × 197.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.36x = 101,230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,230.67/342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.68

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