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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.70, 511.05 and 300.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.70, 511.05 and 300.20 is: 450.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.70 : 511.05 = 300.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.70/511.05 = 300.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.70x = 511.05 × 300.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.70x = 153,417.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,417.21/340.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.30

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