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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.79, 513.26 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.79, 513.26 and 205.64 is: 307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.79 : 513.26 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.79/513.26 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.79x = 513.26 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.79x = 105,548.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,548.58/342.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.91

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