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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.07, 466.15 and 335.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.07, 466.15 and 335.46 is: 459.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.07 : 466.15 = 335.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.07/466.15 = 335.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.07x = 466.15 × 335.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.07x = 156,374.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,374.68/340.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.83

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