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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.16, 468.88 and 320.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.16, 468.88 and 320.64 is: 441.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.16 : 468.88 = 320.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.16/468.88 = 320.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.16x = 468.88 × 320.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.16x = 150,341.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,341.68/340.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.97

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