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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.83, 514.24 and 86.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.83, 514.24 and 86.33 is: 129.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.83 : 514.24 = 86.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.83/514.24 = 86.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.83x = 514.24 × 86.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.83x = 44,393.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,393.91/342.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.49

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