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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.71, 469.64 and 312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.71, 469.64 and 312.46 is: 430.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.71 : 469.64 = 312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.71/469.64 = 312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.71x = 469.64 × 312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.71x = 146,743.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,743.71/340.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.70

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