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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.65, 511.86 and 305.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.65, 511.86 and 305.47 is: 457.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.65 : 511.86 = 305.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.65/511.86 = 305.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.65x = 511.86 × 305.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.65x = 156,357.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,357.87/341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.66

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