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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.80, 512.70 and 310.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.80, 512.70 and 310.60 is: 465.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.80 : 512.70 = 310.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.80/512.70 = 310.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.80x = 512.70 × 310.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.80x = 159,244.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,244.62/341.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.90

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