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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.99, 511.65 and 312.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.99, 511.65 and 312.21 is: 465.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.99 : 511.65 = 312.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.99/511.65 = 312.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.99x = 511.65 × 312.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.99x = 159,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,742.25/342.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.73

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