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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.52, 513.90 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.52, 513.90 and 214.12 is: 321.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.52 : 513.90 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.52/513.90 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.52x = 513.90 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.52x = 110,036.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,036.27/342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.26

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