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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.93, 470.75 and 305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.93, 470.75 and 305.90 is: 422.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.93 : 470.75 = 305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.93/470.75 = 305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.93x = 470.75 × 305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.93x = 144,002.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,002.43/340.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.38

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