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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.01, 509.40 and 237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.01, 509.40 and 237.09 is: 355.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.01 : 509.40 = 237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.01/509.40 = 237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.01x = 509.40 × 237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.01x = 120,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,775.56/340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.21

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