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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.21, 510.41 and 308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.21, 510.41 and 308.08 is: 462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.21 : 510.41 = 308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.21/510.41 = 308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.21x = 510.41 × 308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.21x = 157,247.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,247.11/340.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.21

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