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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.32, 469.20 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.32, 469.20 and 277.92 is: 383.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.32 : 469.20 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.32/469.20 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.32x = 469.20 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.32x = 130,400.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,400.06/340.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.17

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