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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.30, 512.55 and 270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.30, 512.55 and 270.30 is: 404.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.30 : 512.55 = 270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.30/512.55 = 270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.30x = 512.55 × 270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.30x = 138,542.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,542.27/342.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.74

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