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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.36, 513.90 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.36, 513.90 and 322.56 is: 484.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.36 : 513.90 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.36/513.90 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.36x = 513.90 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.36x = 165,763.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,763.58/342.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.18

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