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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 467.42 and 337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 467.42 and 337.32 is: 462.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 467.42 = 337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/467.42 = 337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 467.42 × 337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 157,668.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,668.43/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.48

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