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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.47, 466.68 and 335.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.47, 466.68 and 335.67 is: 460.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.47 : 466.68 = 335.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.47/466.68 = 335.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.47x = 466.68 × 335.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.47x = 156,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,650.48/340.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.10

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