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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.90, 514.26 and 228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.90, 514.26 and 228.15 is: 342.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.90 : 514.26 = 228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.90/514.26 = 228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.90x = 514.26 × 228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.90x = 117,328.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,328.42/342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.17

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