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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.59, 470.70 and 307.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.59, 470.70 and 307.65 is: 425.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.59 : 470.70 = 307.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.59/470.70 = 307.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.59x = 470.70 × 307.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.59x = 144,810.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,810.86/340.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.18

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