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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.10, 468.77 and 293.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.10, 468.77 and 293.29 is: 404.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.10 : 468.77 = 293.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.10/468.77 = 293.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.10x = 468.77 × 293.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.10x = 137,482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,482.91/340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.24

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