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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.92, 469.98 and 336.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.92, 469.98 and 336.29 is: 463.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.92 : 469.98 = 336.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.92/469.98 = 336.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.92x = 469.98 × 336.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.92x = 158,047.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,047.22/340.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.59

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