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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.03, 509.36 and 237.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.03, 509.36 and 237.53 is: 355.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.03 : 509.36 = 237.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.03/509.36 = 237.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.03x = 509.36 × 237.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.03x = 120,988.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,988.37/340.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.82

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