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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.80, 468.96 and 326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.80, 468.96 and 326.24 is: 448.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.80 : 468.96 = 326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.80/468.96 = 326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.80x = 468.96 × 326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.80x = 152,993.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,993.51/340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.92

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