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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.64, 510 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.64, 510 and 305.16 is: 455.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.64 : 510 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.64/510 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.64x = 510 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.64x = 155,631.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,631.60/341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.54

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