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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.71, 466.65 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.71, 466.65 and 320.76 is: 439.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.71 : 466.65 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.71/466.65 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.71x = 466.65 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.71x = 149,680.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,680.32/340.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.33

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