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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340, 469.29 and 326.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340, 469.29 and 326.68 is: 450.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340 : 469.29 = 326.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340/469.29 = 326.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340x = 469.29 × 326.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340x = 153,307.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,307.66/340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.90

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