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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.58 : 513.42 = 205.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.58/513.42 = 205.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.58x = 513.42 × 205.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.58x = 105,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,605.36/342.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.26

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