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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.69, 514.31 and 239.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.69, 514.31 and 239.31 is: 359.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.69 : 514.31 = 239.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.69/514.31 = 239.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.69x = 514.31 × 239.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.69x = 123,075.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,075.76/342.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.14

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