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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.74, 514.14 and 205.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.74, 514.14 and 205.88 is: 308.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.74 : 514.14 = 205.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.74/514.14 = 205.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.74x = 514.14 × 205.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.74x = 105,851.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,851.14/342.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.84

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