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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.10, 514.80 and 311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.10, 514.80 and 311.70 is: 466.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.10 : 514.80 = 311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.10/514.80 = 311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.10x = 514.80 × 311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.10x = 160,463.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,463.16/344.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.33

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