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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.40, 512.96 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.40, 512.96 and 228.48 is: 342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.40 : 512.96 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.40/512.96 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.40x = 512.96 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.40x = 117,201.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,201.10/342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.29

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