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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 468.38 and 280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 468.38 and 280.46 is: 386.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 468.38 = 280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/468.38 = 280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 468.38 × 280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 131,363.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,363.73/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.14

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