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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.11, 508 and 307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.11, 508 and 307.56 is: 459.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.11 : 508 = 307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.11/508 = 307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.11x = 508 × 307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.11x = 156,240.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,240.48/340.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.38

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