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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.80, 511.05 and 304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.80, 511.05 and 304.70 is: 458.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.80 : 511.05 = 304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.80/511.05 = 304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.80x = 511.05 × 304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.80x = 155,716.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,716.94/339.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.26

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