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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 510.78 and 302.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 510.78 and 302.46 is: 454.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 510.78 = 302.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/510.78 = 302.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 510.78 × 302.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 154,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,490.52/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.20

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