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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.12, 513.96 and 311.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.12, 513.96 and 311.56 is: 465.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.12 : 513.96 = 311.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.12/513.96 = 311.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.12x = 513.96 × 311.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.12x = 160,129.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,129.38/344.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.33

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