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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.25, 831.18 and 340.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.25, 831.18 and 340.22 is: 469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.25 : 831.18 = 340.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.25/831.18 = 340.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.25x = 831.18 × 340.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.25x = 282,779.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,779.90/602.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.54

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