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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.50, 513.84 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.50, 513.84 and 205.71 is: 308.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.50 : 513.84 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.50/513.84 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.50x = 513.84 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.50x = 105,700.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,700.87/342.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.62

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