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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.30, 477.50 and 340.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.30, 477.50 and 340.30 is: 477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.30 : 477.50 = 340.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.30/477.50 = 340.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.30x = 477.50 × 340.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.30x = 162,493.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,493.25/340.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.50

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