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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.02, 468.74 and 241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.02, 468.74 and 241.74 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.02 : 468.74 = 241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.02/468.74 = 241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.02x = 468.74 × 241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.02x = 113,313.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,313.21/340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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