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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.13, 512.10 and 255.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.13, 512.10 and 255.45 is: 383.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.13 : 512.10 = 255.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.13/512.10 = 255.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.13x = 512.10 × 255.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.13x = 130,815.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,815.95/341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.48

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