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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.48, 511.02 and 310.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.48, 511.02 and 310.36 is: 464.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.48 : 511.02 = 310.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.48/511.02 = 310.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.48x = 511.02 × 310.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.48x = 158,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,600.17/341.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.45

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