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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.64, 515.22 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.64, 515.22 and 261.64 is: 393.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.64 : 515.22 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.64/515.22 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.64x = 515.22 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.64x = 134,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,802.16/342.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.42

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