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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.98, 470.30 and 329.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.98, 470.30 and 329.68 is: 454.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.98 : 470.30 = 329.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.98/470.30 = 329.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.98x = 470.30 × 329.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.98x = 155,048.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,048.50/340.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.71

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