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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.54, 512.55 and 302.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.54, 512.55 and 302.45 is: 452.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.54 : 512.55 = 302.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.54/512.55 = 302.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.54x = 512.55 × 302.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.54x = 155,018.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,018.18/342.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.55

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