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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.40, 513.60 and 338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.40, 513.60 and 338.80 is: 508.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.40 : 513.60 = 338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.40/513.60 = 338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.40x = 513.60 × 338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.40x = 174,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,007.68/342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.20

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