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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.57, 510.22 and 304.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.57, 510.22 and 304.21 is: 455.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.57 : 510.22 = 304.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.57/510.22 = 304.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.57x = 510.22 × 304.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.57x = 155,214.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,214.03/340.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.75

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