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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.40, 510.95 and 311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.40, 510.95 and 311.74 is: 465.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.40 : 510.95 = 311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.40/510.95 = 311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.40x = 510.95 × 311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.40x = 159,283.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,283.55/342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.20

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