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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.62, 513.80 and 199.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.62, 513.80 and 199.22 is: 298.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.62 : 513.80 = 199.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.62/513.80 = 199.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.62x = 513.80 × 199.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.62x = 102,359.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,359.24/342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.75

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