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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.73, 466.93 and 307.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.73, 466.93 and 307.92 is: 421.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.73 : 466.93 = 307.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.73/466.93 = 307.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.73x = 466.93 × 307.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.73x = 143,777.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,777.48/340.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.97

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