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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.92, 512.12 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.92, 512.12 and 308.68 is: 465.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.92 : 512.12 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.92/512.12 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.92x = 512.12 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.92x = 158,081.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,081.20/339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.05

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