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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.80, 514.20 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.80, 514.20 and 227.60 is: 341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.80 : 514.20 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.80/514.20 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.80x = 514.20 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.80x = 117,031.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,031.92/342.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.40

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