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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.61, 513.68 and 219.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.61, 513.68 and 219.29 is: 328.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.61 : 513.68 = 219.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.61/513.68 = 219.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.61x = 513.68 × 219.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.61x = 112,641.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,641.22/342.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.78

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