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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.01, 513.54 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.01, 513.54 and 212.63 is: 318.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.01 : 513.54 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.01/513.54 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.01x = 513.54 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.01x = 109,191.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,191.44/343.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.33

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