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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340, 469.44 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340, 469.44 and 236.32 is: 326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340 : 469.44 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340/469.44 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340x = 469.44 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340x = 110,938.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,938.06/340
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.29

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