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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.07, 469.94 and 315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.07, 469.94 and 315.50 is: 435.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.07 : 469.94 = 315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.07/469.94 = 315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.07x = 469.94 × 315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.07x = 148,262.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,262.14/340.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.98

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