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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.53, 469.17 and 315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.53, 469.17 and 315.42 is: 434.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.53 : 469.17 = 315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.53/469.17 = 315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.53x = 469.17 × 315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.53x = 147,985.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,985.60/340.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.57

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