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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.38, 469.50 and 296.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.38, 469.50 and 296.64 is: 409.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.38 : 469.50 = 296.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.38/469.50 = 296.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.38x = 469.50 × 296.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.38x = 139,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,272.48/340.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.17

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