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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.22, 831.04 and 340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.22, 831.04 and 340.22 is: 469.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.22 : 831.04 = 340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.22/831.04 = 340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.22x = 831.04 × 340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.22x = 282,736.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,736.43/602.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.49

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