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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.21, 831.09 and 340.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.21, 831.09 and 340.23 is: 469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.21 : 831.09 = 340.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.21/831.09 = 340.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.21x = 831.09 × 340.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.21x = 282,761.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,761.75/602.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.54

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