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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.48, 510.71 and 305.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.48, 510.71 and 305.21 is: 456.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.48 : 510.71 = 305.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.48/510.71 = 305.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.48x = 510.71 × 305.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.48x = 155,869.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,869.72/341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.46

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