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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.50, 512.69 and 239.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.50, 512.69 and 239.99 is: 359.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.50 : 512.69 = 239.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.50/512.69 = 239.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.50x = 512.69 × 239.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.50x = 123,036.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,036.71/342.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.24

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