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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.26, 468.90 and 303.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.26, 468.90 and 303.54 is: 418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.26 : 468.90 = 303.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.26/468.90 = 303.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.26x = 468.90 × 303.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.26x = 142,329.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,329.91/340.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.30

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