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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.34, 468.85 and 280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.34, 468.85 and 280.94 is: 387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.34 : 468.85 = 280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.34/468.85 = 280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.34x = 468.85 × 280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.34x = 131,718.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,718.72/340.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.02

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