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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.72, 513.60 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.72, 513.60 and 227.16 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.72 : 513.60 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.72/513.60 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.72x = 513.60 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.72x = 116,669.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,669.38/342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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