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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.36, 469.43 and 301.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.36, 469.43 and 301.06 is: 415.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.36 : 469.43 = 301.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.36/469.43 = 301.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.36x = 469.43 × 301.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.36x = 141,326.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,326.60/340.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.23

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