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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.10, 469.05 and 252.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.10, 469.05 and 252.98 is: 348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.10 : 469.05 = 252.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.10/469.05 = 252.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.10x = 469.05 × 252.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.10x = 118,660.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,660.27/340.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.90

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