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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.37, 469.75 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.37, 469.75 and 319.52 is: 440.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.37 : 469.75 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.37/469.75 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.37x = 469.75 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.37x = 150,094.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,094.52/340.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.97

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