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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.84, 512.82 and 309.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.84, 512.82 and 309.18 is: 462.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.84 : 512.82 = 309.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.84/512.82 = 309.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.84x = 512.82 × 309.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.84x = 158,553.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,553.69/342.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.47

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