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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.17, 510.03 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.17, 510.03 and 237.51 is: 356.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.17 : 510.03 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.17/510.03 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.17x = 510.03 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.17x = 121,137.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,137.23/340.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.11

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