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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.39, 470.10 and 328.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.39, 470.10 and 328.24 is: 453.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.39 : 470.10 = 328.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.39/470.10 = 328.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.39x = 470.10 × 328.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.39x = 154,305.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,305.62/340.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.32

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