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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.72, 512.88 and 226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.72, 512.88 and 226.64 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.72 : 512.88 = 226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.72/512.88 = 226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.72x = 512.88 × 226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.72x = 116,239.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,239.12/342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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