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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.60, 512.88 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.60, 512.88 and 226.92 is: 339.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.60 : 512.88 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.60/512.88 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.60x = 512.88 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.60x = 116,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,382.73/342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.70

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