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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.84, 514.26 and 322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.84, 514.26 and 322.80 is: 484.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.84 : 514.26 = 322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.84/514.26 = 322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.84x = 514.26 × 322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.84x = 166,003.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,003.13/342.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.20

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