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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 469.62 and 257.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 469.62 and 257.34 is: 355.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 469.62 = 257.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/469.62 = 257.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 469.62 × 257.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 120,849.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,849.66/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.23

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