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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 468.90 and 284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 468.90 and 284.76 is: 392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 468.90 = 284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/468.90 = 284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 468.90 × 284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 133,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,523.96/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.49

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