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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.03, 466.74 and 302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.03, 466.74 and 302.37 is: 415.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.03 : 466.74 = 302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.03/466.74 = 302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.03x = 466.74 × 302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.03x = 141,128.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,128.17/340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.05

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