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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.40, 513.96 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.40, 513.96 and 180.24 is: 270.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.40 : 513.96 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.40/513.96 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.40x = 513.96 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.40x = 92,636.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,636.15/342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.55

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