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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 469.30 and 252.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 469.30 and 252.96 is: 349.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 469.30 = 252.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/469.30 = 252.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 469.30 × 252.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 118,714.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,714.13/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.12

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