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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.62, 514.23 and 212.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.62, 514.23 and 212.87 is: 319.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.62 : 514.23 = 212.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.62/514.23 = 212.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.62x = 514.23 × 212.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.62x = 109,461.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,461.57/342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.49

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