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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.72, 514.71 and 206.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.72, 514.71 and 206.06 is: 309.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.72 : 514.71 = 206.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.72/514.71 = 206.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.72x = 514.71 × 206.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.72x = 106,058.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,058.57/342.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.46

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