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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.54, 510.46 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.54, 510.46 and 313.20 is: 469.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.54 : 510.46 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.54/510.46 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.54x = 510.46 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.54x = 159,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,875.29/340.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.48

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