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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.27, 469.63 and 317.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.27, 469.63 and 317.18 is: 437.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.27 : 469.63 = 317.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.27/469.63 = 317.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.27x = 469.63 × 317.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.27x = 148,958.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,958.04/340.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.77

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