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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.32, 510.99 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.32, 510.99 and 301.16 is: 453.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.32 : 510.99 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.32/510.99 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.32x = 510.99 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.32x = 153,887.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,887.19/339.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.52

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