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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.48, 513.69 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.48, 513.69 and 205.22 is: 307.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.48 : 513.69 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.48/513.69 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.48x = 513.69 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.48x = 105,415.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,415.87/342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.81

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