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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.48, 513.77 and 108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.48, 513.77 and 108.23 is: 162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.48 : 513.77 = 108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.48/513.77 = 108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.48x = 513.77 × 108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.48x = 55,605.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,605.33/342.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.36

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