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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.87, 513.28 and 227.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.87, 513.28 and 227.17 is: 340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.87 : 513.28 = 227.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.87/513.28 = 227.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.87x = 513.28 × 227.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.87x = 116,601.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,601.82/342.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.08

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