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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.15, 468.74 and 241.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.15, 468.74 and 241.63 is: 332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.15 : 468.74 = 241.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.15/468.74 = 241.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.15x = 468.74 × 241.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.15x = 113,260.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,260.44/340.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.97

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