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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.92, 515.41 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.92, 515.41 and 301.92 is: 453.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.92 : 515.41 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.92/515.41 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.92x = 515.41 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.92x = 155,612.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,612.03/342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.78

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