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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.55, 470.22 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.55, 470.22 and 301.26 is: 415.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.55 : 470.22 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.55/470.22 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.55x = 470.22 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.55x = 141,658.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,658.48/340.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.97

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