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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.17, 469.46 and 257.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.17, 469.46 and 257.15 is: 354.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.17 : 469.46 = 257.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.17/469.46 = 257.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.17x = 469.46 × 257.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.17x = 120,718.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,718.01/340.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.88

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