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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.56, 466.92 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.56, 466.92 and 334.08 is: 458.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.56 : 466.92 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.56/466.92 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.56x = 466.92 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.56x = 155,988.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,988.63/340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.04

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