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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.55, 512.33 and 311.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.55, 512.33 and 311.18 is: 466.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.55 : 512.33 = 311.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.55/512.33 = 311.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.55x = 512.33 × 311.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.55x = 159,422.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,422.73/341.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.76

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