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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.60, 512.40 and 306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.60, 512.40 and 306.30 is: 458.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.60 : 512.40 = 306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.60/512.40 = 306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.60x = 512.40 × 306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.60x = 156,948.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,948.12/342.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.11

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