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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.10, 477.10 and 340.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.10, 477.10 and 340.10 is: 477.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.10 : 477.10 = 340.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.10/477.10 = 340.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.10x = 477.10 × 340.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.10x = 162,261.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,261.71/340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.10

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