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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.08, 469.22 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.08, 469.22 and 234.96 is: 324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.08 : 469.22 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.08/469.22 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.08x = 469.22 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.08x = 110,247.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,247.93/340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.18

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