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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.83, 470.07 and 308.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.83, 470.07 and 308.43 is: 425.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.83 : 470.07 = 308.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.83/470.07 = 308.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.83x = 470.07 × 308.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.83x = 144,983.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,983.69/340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.38

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