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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.84, 511.32 and 308.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.84, 511.32 and 308.18 is: 460.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.84 : 511.32 = 308.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.84/511.32 = 308.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.84x = 511.32 × 308.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.84x = 157,578.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,578.60/341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.97

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