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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.35, 468.69 and 333.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.35, 468.69 and 333.52 is: 459.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.35 : 468.69 = 333.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.35/468.69 = 333.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.35x = 468.69 × 333.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.35x = 156,315.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,315.07/340.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.27

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