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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.75, 513.67 and 306.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.75, 513.67 and 306.15 is: 458.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.75 : 513.67 = 306.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.75/513.67 = 306.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.75x = 513.67 × 306.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.75x = 157,260.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,260.07/342.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.82

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