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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.10, 469.29 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.10, 469.29 and 235.31 is: 324.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.10 : 469.29 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.10/469.29 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.10x = 469.29 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.10x = 110,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,427.17/340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.69

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