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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.90, 515.16 and 282.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.90, 515.16 and 282.15 is: 423.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.90 : 515.16 = 282.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.90/515.16 = 282.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.90x = 515.16 × 282.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.90x = 145,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,352.39/342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.89

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