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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.45, 470.25 and 309.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.45, 470.25 and 309.26 is: 427.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.45 : 470.25 = 309.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.45/470.25 = 309.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.45x = 470.25 × 309.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.45x = 145,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,430.69/340.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.18

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