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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.73, 514.59 and 212.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.73, 514.59 and 212.31 is: 318.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.73 : 514.59 = 212.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.73/514.59 = 212.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.73x = 514.59 × 212.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.73x = 109,253.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,253.25/342.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.77

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