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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.01, 468.73 and 241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.01, 468.73 and 241.73 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.01 : 468.73 = 241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.01/468.73 = 241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.01x = 468.73 × 241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.01x = 113,306.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,306.10/340.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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