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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.67, 514.11 and 180.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.67, 514.11 and 180.22 is: 270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.67 : 514.11 = 180.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.67/514.11 = 180.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.67x = 514.11 × 180.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.67x = 92,652.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,652.90/342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.39

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