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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.86, 470.16 and 313.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.86, 470.16 and 313.32 is: 432.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.86 : 470.16 = 313.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.86/470.16 = 313.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.86x = 470.16 × 313.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.86x = 147,310.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,310.53/340.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.17

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