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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.42, 513.72 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.42, 513.72 and 205.50 is: 308.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.42 : 513.72 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.42/513.72 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.42x = 513.72 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.42x = 105,569.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,569.46/342.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.30

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