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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.88, 513 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.88, 513 and 323.52 is: 485.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.88 : 513 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.88/513 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.88x = 513 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.88x = 165,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,965.76/341.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.45

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