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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.16, 507.60 and 303.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.16, 507.60 and 303.80 is: 453.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.16 : 507.60 = 303.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.16/507.60 = 303.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.16x = 507.60 × 303.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.16x = 154,208.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,208.88/340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.34

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