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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.78, 511.10 and 306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.78, 511.10 and 306.24 is: 456.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.78 : 511.10 = 306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.78/511.10 = 306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.78x = 511.10 × 306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.78x = 156,517.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,517.73/342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.61

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