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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 475.20 and 340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 475.20 and 340.20 is: 475.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 475.20 = 340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/475.20 = 340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 475.20 × 340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 161,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,663.04/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.20

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