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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.10, 469.36 and 290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.10, 469.36 and 290.96 is: 401.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.10 : 469.36 = 290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.10/469.36 = 290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.10x = 469.36 × 290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.10x = 136,564.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,564.99/340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.54

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