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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.64, 471.72 and 313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.64, 471.72 and 313.28 is: 433.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.64 : 471.72 = 313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.64/471.72 = 313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.64x = 471.72 × 313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.64x = 147,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,780.44/340.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.83

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