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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.16, 513.63 and 307.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.16, 513.63 and 307.68 is: 459.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.16 : 513.63 = 307.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.16/513.63 = 307.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.16x = 513.63 × 307.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.16x = 158,033.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,033.68/344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.19

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