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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.05, 469.09 and 257.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.05, 469.09 and 257.01 is: 354.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.05 : 469.09 = 257.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.05/469.09 = 257.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.05x = 469.09 × 257.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.05x = 120,560.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,560.82/340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.54

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