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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.16, 468.60 and 319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.16, 468.60 and 319.28 is: 439.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.16 : 468.60 = 319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.16/468.60 = 319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.16x = 468.60 × 319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.16x = 149,614.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,614.61/340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.84

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