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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.43, 513.84 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.43, 513.84 and 144.75 is: 217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.43 : 513.84 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.43/513.84 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.43x = 513.84 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.43x = 74,378.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,378.81/342.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.21

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