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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.03, 468.75 and 251.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.03, 468.75 and 251.38 is: 346.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.03 : 468.75 = 251.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.03/468.75 = 251.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.03x = 468.75 × 251.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.03x = 117,834.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,834.38/340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.54

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