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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.86, 469.35 and 294.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.86, 469.35 and 294.15 is: 405.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.86 : 469.35 = 294.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.86/469.35 = 294.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.86x = 469.35 × 294.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.86x = 138,059.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,059.30/340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.03

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