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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.57, 480.33 and 340.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.57, 480.33 and 340.09 is: 471.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.57 : 480.33 = 340.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.57/480.33 = 340.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.57x = 480.33 × 340.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.57x = 163,351.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,351.33/346.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.34

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