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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.11, 513.53 and 303.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.11, 513.53 and 303.84 is: 456.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.11 : 513.53 = 303.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.11/513.53 = 303.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.11x = 513.53 × 303.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.11x = 156,030.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,030.58/342.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.08

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