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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.04, 508.78 and 242.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.04, 508.78 and 242.76 is: 363.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.04 : 508.78 = 242.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.04/508.78 = 242.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.04x = 508.78 × 242.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.04x = 123,511.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,511.43/340.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.23

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