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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.92, 475.50 and 340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.92, 475.50 and 340.28 is: 469.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.92 : 475.50 = 340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.92/475.50 = 340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.92x = 475.50 × 340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.92x = 161,803.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,803.14/344.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.10

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