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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.42, 513.61 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.42, 513.61 and 212.44 is: 318.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.42 : 513.61 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.42/513.61 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.42x = 513.61 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.42x = 109,111.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,111.31/342.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.65

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