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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.05, 509.04 and 242.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.05, 509.04 and 242.67 is: 363.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.05 : 509.04 = 242.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.05/509.04 = 242.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.05x = 509.04 × 242.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.05x = 123,528.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,528.74/340.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.27

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