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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 469.91 and 295.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 469.91 and 295.86 is: 408.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 469.91 = 295.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/469.91 = 295.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 469.91 × 295.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 139,025.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,025.22/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.65

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