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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.69, 469.80 and 333.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.69, 469.80 and 333.17 is: 459.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.69 : 469.80 = 333.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.69/469.80 = 333.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.69x = 469.80 × 333.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.69x = 156,523.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,523.27/340.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.43

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