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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.48, 470.20 and 307.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.48, 470.20 and 307.52 is: 424.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.48 : 470.20 = 307.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.48/470.20 = 307.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.48x = 470.20 × 307.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.48x = 144,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,595.90/340.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.68

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