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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.42, 471.75 and 333.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.42, 471.75 and 333.94 is: 462.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.42 : 471.75 = 333.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.42/471.75 = 333.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.42x = 471.75 × 333.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.42x = 157,536.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,536.20/340.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.77

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