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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.78, 514.62 and 206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.78, 514.62 and 206.08 is: 309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.78 : 514.62 = 206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.78/514.62 = 206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.78x = 514.62 × 206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.78x = 106,052.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,052.89/342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.39

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