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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.62, 514.03 and 219.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.62, 514.03 and 219.97 is: 330.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.62 : 514.03 = 219.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.62/514.03 = 219.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.62x = 514.03 × 219.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.62x = 113,071.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,071.18/342.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.02

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