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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 343.94, 473.72 and 340.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 343.94, 473.72 and 340.44 is: 468.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    343.94 : 473.72 = 340.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    343.94/473.72 = 340.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    343.94x = 473.72 × 340.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    343.94x = 161,273.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,273.24/343.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.90

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