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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.86, 470.12 and 301.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.86, 470.12 and 301.56 is: 415.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.86 : 470.12 = 301.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.86/470.12 = 301.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.86x = 470.12 × 301.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.86x = 141,769.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,769.39/340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.92

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