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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 513 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 513 and 302.40 is: 456.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 513 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/513 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 513 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 155,131.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,131.20/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.00

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