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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.30, 502.41 and 342.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.30, 502.41 and 342.30 is: 502.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.30 : 502.41 = 342.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.30/502.41 = 342.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.30x = 502.41 × 342.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.30x = 171,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,974.94/342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.41

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