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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.77, 469.48 and 288.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.77, 469.48 and 288.23 is: 397.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.77 : 469.48 = 288.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.77/469.48 = 288.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.77x = 469.48 × 288.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.77x = 135,318.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,318.22/340.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.10

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