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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.91, 511.82 and 312.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.91, 511.82 and 312.26 is: 468.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.91 : 511.82 = 312.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.91/511.82 = 312.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.91x = 511.82 × 312.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.91x = 159,817.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,817.96/340.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.80

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