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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.02, 510.17 and 237.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.02, 510.17 and 237.29 is: 356.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.02 : 510.17 = 237.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.02/510.17 = 237.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.02x = 510.17 × 237.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.02x = 121,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,054.50/340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.02

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