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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.68, 512.70 and 302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.68, 512.70 and 302.80 is: 454.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.68 : 512.70 = 302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.68/512.70 = 302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.68x = 512.70 × 302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.68x = 155,245.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,245.56/341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.36

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