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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.14, 469.50 and 241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.14, 469.50 and 241.74 is: 333.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.14 : 469.50 = 241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.14/469.50 = 241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.14x = 469.50 × 241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.14x = 113,496.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,496.93/340.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.68

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