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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 510.00 and 303.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 510.00 and 303.75 is: 455.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 510.00 = 303.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/510.00 = 303.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 510.00 × 303.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 154,911.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,911.36/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.35

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