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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.94, 514.98 and 213.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.94, 514.98 and 213.19 is: 320.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.94 : 514.98 = 213.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.94/514.98 = 213.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.94x = 514.98 × 213.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.94x = 109,788.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,788.59/342.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.14

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