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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.34, 513.99 and 308.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.34, 513.99 and 308.15 is: 461.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.34 : 513.99 = 308.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.34/513.99 = 308.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.34x = 513.99 × 308.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.34x = 158,385.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,385.38/343.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.31

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