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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.44, 470.15 and 235.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.44, 470.15 and 235.80 is: 325.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.44 : 470.15 = 235.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.44/470.15 = 235.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.44x = 470.15 × 235.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.44x = 110,861.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,861.37/340.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.64

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