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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.56, 469.68 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.56, 469.68 and 278.64 is: 384.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.56 : 469.68 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.56/469.68 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.56x = 469.68 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.56x = 130,871.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,871.64/340.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.28

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