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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.16, 510.48 and 297.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.16, 510.48 and 297.44 is: 446.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.16 : 510.48 = 297.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.16/510.48 = 297.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.16x = 510.48 × 297.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.16x = 151,837.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,837.17/340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.37

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