Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.58, 513.42 and 205.69
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 342.58, 513.42 and 205.69 is: 308.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342.58 : 513.42 = 205.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342.58/513.42 = 205.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342.58x = 513.42 × 205.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342.58x = 105,605.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 105,605.36/342.58 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 308.26
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