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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.43, 512.96 and 212.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.43, 512.96 and 212.12 is: 317.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.43 : 512.96 = 212.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.43/512.96 = 212.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.43x = 512.96 × 212.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.43x = 108,807.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,807.97/342.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.75

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