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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.02, 468.72 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.02, 468.72 and 241.98 is: 333.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.02 : 468.72 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.02/468.72 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.02x = 468.72 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.02x = 113,420.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,420.87/340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.57

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