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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.31, 511.45 and 254.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.31, 511.45 and 254.23 is: 380.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.31 : 511.45 = 254.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.31/511.45 = 254.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.31x = 511.45 × 254.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.31x = 130,025.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,025.93/341.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.96

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