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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.15, 469.10 and 241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.15, 469.10 and 241.99 is: 333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.15 : 469.10 = 241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.15/469.10 = 241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.15x = 469.10 × 241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.15x = 113,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,516.30/340.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.72

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