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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.88, 514.42 and 180.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.88, 514.42 and 180.68 is: 271.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.88 : 514.42 = 180.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.88/514.42 = 180.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.88x = 514.42 × 180.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.88x = 92,942.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,942.38/342.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.07

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