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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.84, 470.82 and 324.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.84, 470.82 and 324.64 is: 448.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.84 : 470.82 = 324.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.84/470.82 = 324.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.84x = 470.82 × 324.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.84x = 152,847.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,847.00/340.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.44

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