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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.53, 469.71 and 335.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.53, 469.71 and 335.13 is: 462.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.53 : 469.71 = 335.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.53/469.71 = 335.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.53x = 469.71 × 335.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.53x = 157,413.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,413.91/340.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.26

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