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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.84, 470.48 and 336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.84, 470.48 and 336.52 is: 464.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.84 : 470.48 = 336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.84/470.48 = 336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.84x = 470.48 × 336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.84x = 158,325.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,325.93/340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.52

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