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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.32, 511.20 and 322.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.32, 511.20 and 322.56 is: 484.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.32 : 511.20 = 322.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.32/511.20 = 322.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.32x = 511.20 × 322.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.32x = 164,892.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,892.67/340.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.52

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