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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.23, 468.33 and 241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.23, 468.33 and 241.83 is: 332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.23 : 468.33 = 241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.23/468.33 = 241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.23x = 468.33 × 241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.23x = 113,256.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,256.24/340.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.88

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