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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.24, 509.82 and 316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.24, 509.82 and 316.48 is: 474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.24 : 509.82 = 316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.24/509.82 = 316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.24x = 509.82 × 316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.24x = 161,347.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,347.83/340.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.22

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