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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.40, 460.80 and 342.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.40, 460.80 and 342.40 is: 460.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.40 : 460.80 = 342.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.40/460.80 = 342.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.40x = 460.80 × 342.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.40x = 157,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,777.92/342.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.80

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