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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.58, 469.18 and 281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.58, 469.18 and 281.32 is: 387.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.58 : 469.18 = 281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.58/469.18 = 281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.58x = 469.18 × 281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.58x = 131,989.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,989.72/340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.54

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