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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.08, 469.86 and 257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.08, 469.86 and 257.46 is: 355.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.08 : 469.86 = 257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.08/469.86 = 257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.08x = 469.86 × 257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.08x = 120,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,970.16/340.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.71

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