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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.31, 510.46 and 322.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.31, 510.46 and 322.99 is: 484.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.31 : 510.46 = 322.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.31/510.46 = 322.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.31x = 510.46 × 322.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.31x = 164,875.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,875.79/340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.49

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