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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.72, 514.56 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.72, 514.56 and 215.04 is: 322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.72 : 514.56 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.72/514.56 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.72x = 514.56 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.72x = 110,650.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,650.98/342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.86

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