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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.52, 469.16 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.52, 469.16 and 315.44 is: 434.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.52 : 469.16 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.52/469.16 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.52x = 469.16 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.52x = 147,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,991.83/340.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.61

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