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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.68, 470.16 and 282.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.68, 470.16 and 282.36 is: 389.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.68 : 470.16 = 282.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.68/470.16 = 282.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.68x = 470.16 × 282.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.68x = 132,754.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,754.38/340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.67

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