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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.56, 468.99 and 322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.56, 468.99 and 322.74 is: 444.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.56 : 468.99 = 322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.56/468.99 = 322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.56x = 468.99 × 322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.56x = 151,361.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,361.83/340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.45

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