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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.28, 513.64 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.28, 513.64 and 199.12 is: 297.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.28 : 513.64 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.28/513.64 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.28x = 513.64 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.28x = 102,276.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,276.00/343.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.94

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