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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.98, 511.45 and 305.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.98, 511.45 and 305.71 is: 457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.98 : 511.45 = 305.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.98/511.45 = 305.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.98x = 511.45 × 305.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.98x = 156,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,355.38/341.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.21

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