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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 507.69 and 299.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 507.69 and 299.16 is: 446.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 507.69 = 299.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/507.69 = 299.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 507.69 × 299.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 151,880.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,880.54/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.44

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