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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.90, 513.72 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.90, 513.72 and 308.34 is: 461.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.90 : 513.72 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.90/513.72 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.90x = 513.72 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.90x = 158,400.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,400.42/342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.94

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