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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.29, 469.77 and 306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.29, 469.77 and 306.96 is: 423.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.29 : 469.77 = 306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.29/469.77 = 306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.29x = 469.77 × 306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.29x = 144,200.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,200.60/340.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.76

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