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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.20, 510.71 and 309.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.20, 510.71 and 309.23 is: 462.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.20 : 510.71 = 309.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.20/510.71 = 309.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.20x = 510.71 × 309.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.20x = 157,926.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,926.85/341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.86

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