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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.69, 470.21 and 339.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.69, 470.21 and 339.67 is: 468.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.69 : 470.21 = 339.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.69/470.21 = 339.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.69x = 470.21 × 339.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.69x = 159,713.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,713.80/340.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.79

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