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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.75, 512.18 and 305.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.75, 512.18 and 305.15 is: 457.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.75 : 512.18 = 305.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.75/512.18 = 305.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.75x = 512.18 × 305.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.75x = 156,287.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,287.64/341.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.32

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