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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.87, 470.45 and 320.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.87, 470.45 and 320.02 is: 441.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.87 : 470.45 = 320.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.87/470.45 = 320.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.87x = 470.45 × 320.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.87x = 150,553.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,553.41/340.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.67

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