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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.45, 514.35 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.45, 514.35 and 332.88 is: 499.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.45 : 514.35 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.45/514.35 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.45x = 514.35 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.45x = 171,216.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,216.83/342.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.98

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