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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.03, 469.25 and 240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.03, 469.25 and 240.62 is: 332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.03 : 469.25 = 240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.03/469.25 = 240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.03x = 469.25 × 240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.03x = 112,911.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,911.10/340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.06

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